Noisy and calm, suspicious and plainspoken, bright and modest—what are they like, our loved ones, friends, colleagues? Юлия Борисовна Гиппенрейтер’s new book—widely known psychologist, author of the bestseller “Communicating with a Child. How?”—contains answers to life’s pressing questions. Is there such a thing as perfect compatibility, and how do you choose a partner? How should relationships be built and conflicts resolved? What is a difficult character, and can it be changed? What influences us more: innate qualities or those formed by upbringing? Life examples and practical recommendations will help you look at others anew and get to know yourself better.