No Sex in Your Marriage? 5 Ways to Reconnect Intimately
"We love each other, but we're not making love anymore." I hear this sentence at least once a week in my practice.
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When Sex Stops: 5 Ways to Reconnect With Your Partner
"We love each other, but we're not making love anymore." I hear this sentence at least once a week in my practice.
Read the article →Why You Don't Want Sex: 3 Causes & How to Reclaim Desire
"I don't want to anymore. And I don't even know why." If you recognize yourself in this sentence, you are far from alone.
Read the article →Sex Life Died? 5 Ways to Revive Intimacy & Desire
Understand why sex life declines in couples and learn CBT strategies to restore intimacy. Discover common causes and practical solutions to rekindle desire.
Read the article →Why Couples Stop Having Sex — And 7 Ways to Fix It
The real reasons desire fades in long-term couples — and 7 evidence-based ways to rekindle intimacy. Understand what's happening and how to reconnect.
Read the article →Is Your Relationship Dying? 10 Warning Signs to Know
Identify if your relationship is dying with 10 clear warning signs. Learn when to seek help to foster a healthier connection and prevent further damage.
Read the article →Money Fights: 5 Hidden Fears & How to Improve Your Relationship
Uncover why money fights stem from deeper fears, not just finances. Learn to address these root causes and transform conflict into stronger connection.
Read the article →Money Fights: Why Couples Argue & 5 Ways to Resolve It
Discover why financial conflicts are never just about money. Learn 5 CBT strategies to resolve money fights and deepen your relationship.
Read the article →Mental Load: Why You Remember Everything & He Forgets
Understand mental load, the invisible cognitive work impacting relationships. Learn how to manage this imbalance for a healthier partnership today.
Read the article →Mental Load: Why You Remember Everything (and They Don't)
Understand mental load, the invisible cognitive work of managing household and family tasks. Learn how it impacts relationships and find strategies for balance.
Read the article →Why Your Partner Won't Talk: 5 Ways to Break the Silence
When your partner shuts down and won't talk, it feels like a wall. Understand why stonewalling happens and 5 gentle ways to break through and reopen dialogue.
Read the article →Stonewalling: Why Your Partner Won't Talk & What It Means
Understand why your partner won't talk and learn effective strategies to address stonewalling in your relationship. Improve communication now.
Read the article →Stop Fighting: 4 NVC Communication Tricks for Couples
"You never listen to me." "You only think about yourself." "It's always the same with you." You've probably said or heard these phrases dozens of times
Read the article →Stop Fighting: 4 Steps to Understanding in Relationships
"You never listen to me." "You only think about yourself." "It's always the same with you." You've probably said or heard these phrases dozens of times
Read the article →4 Silent Killers: Protect Your Relationship From These Habits
Discover the 4 silent killers of your relationship identified by Dr. Gottman. Learn to recognize these toxic communication patterns and apply research-backed antidotes to strengthen your bond.
Read the article →4 Silent Relationship Killers Experts Spot in Minutes
Discover the 4 silent relationship killers identified by experts that can predict a couple's future. Learn to recognize these behaviors and find effective antidotes.
Read the article →Improve Couple Communication: 5 Ways to Truly Hear Each Other
Enhance couple communication by learning 5 effective strategies to truly hear each other. Break toxic patterns and foster mutual understanding in your relationship.
Read the article →Why Your Partner Doesn't Get You & 3 Ways to Fix It
Discover why your partner misunderstands you and learn 3 effective strategies to improve communication. Enhance your relationship understanding today.
Read the article →Anxiety or Love? The Butterfly Trap in Relationships
"I got butterflies in my stomach every time I received a message from them." This phrase comes up constantly in sessions.
Read the article →Panic or Love? 5 Ways to Tell the Difference
Are those butterflies love or anxiety? Learn 5 psychological signs that reveal whether you feel real attraction or fear-driven panic in love.
Read the article →Over 2100 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 2100 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychotherapist. Each article is based on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to provide concrete keys to understanding.
Couple communication — Gottman's 4 horsemen, the 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional dependency — The 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, control, narcissistic pervert, psychological violence
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiving, trauma bonding, reconstruction
Anxiety & stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological jealousy, retrospective, social media
Breakup & grief — The 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended family
Young's schemas — 18 early schemas, cognitive distortions
Dating apps — Mental health impact, paradox of choice, dating fatigue
Mental health — When to consult, online therapy, CBT vs EMDR