The war divides the families and some families leave, some will stay. Then persuasion begins, but relatives from dangerous regions refuse to leave. Psychologist Svetlana Arefnya tells how to react.

How to accept the decision of relatives?

Step 1: Calmly ask the person to explain their choice as unemotionally as possible.

Step 2: Let the person know that he or she is fully responsible for his or her decision.

We try to control everything and take responsibility for ourselves. But the right way to understand - is the acceptance of another person's choice, - says Svetlana Arefnia.

Step 3: Tell about your feelings, that it pains you to leave the person, that it is very difficult for you to understand why he does not want to leave, but you accept his choice and will feel strongly about it.

Step 4: When you hear a refusal to evacuate, you may be angry, resentful, confused. But always stay in touch, call and text them.

It's important to talk a lot about love right now, because it keeps a person going. And if something suddenly happens, you will not regret that you did not have time to say the most important words - advised Svetlana Arefnia.

Take care of yourself!