Test: How Emotionally Dependent Are You? 25-Item Assessment Inspired by Beattie
Emotional dependence is a complex relational pattern where self-esteem rests excessively on the approval of others, often leading to suffering.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Emotional Dependency in Texts: 13 Patterns in Your Daily Messages
Emotional dependency often manifests subtly, but texts reveal deep markers. From validation-seeking to abandonment fear, messages mirror insecurities. Identify these patterns for healthier attachment.
Read the article →Expressing Needs Without Blame: A CBT Guide to Better Communication
Learn how to express your needs in your relationship without blame. This guide includes CBT techniques and practical tips for healthier communication.
Read the article →Gaslighting in Texts: 15 Key Phrases to Recognize from Your Partner
Gaslighting is an insidious form of psychological manipulation where someone makes you doubt your perception, memory, and mental health. Learn to recognize it.
Read the article →Ghosting: 13 Subtle Signs in Last Messages You Missed
Ghosting, the sudden, unexplained disappearance of someone you've been connecting with, often leaves confusion and pain. Learn to spot the subtle signs.
Read the article →Test: What Is Your Emotional Resilience to Ghosting? 16-Question Assessment
Ghosting, that sudden and unexplained disappearance of a person you had a relationship with, can be a deeply destabilizing experience. Understand how you cope.
Read the article →How Codependent Are You? 25-Item Self-Assessment Inspired by Beattie
Codependency is a complex relational pattern where self-esteem rests excessively on others' approval, often leading to suffering and unbalanced bonds.
Read the article →How Resilient Are You to Ghosting? 16-Question Test
Ghosting—the sudden and unexplained disappearance of someone you had a connection with—can be deeply destabilizing. Assess your emotional resilience here.
Read the article →How Do I Know If I'm a Victim of Trauma Bonding in My Relationship?
Trauma bonding is a paradoxical emotional attachment that develops through cycles of abuse and reconciliation. Learn the key signs and how to break free.
Read the article →Is Anxious Attachment Making Your Breakup Worse? 22-Question Test
During a breakup, an anxious attachment style can intensify pain, confusion, and feelings of abandonment, making the healing process particularly hard.
Read the article →Is Your Jealousy Normal or Pathological? Self-Assessment
Is your jealousy a healthy reaction or a destructive disorder? A clinical self-assessment to tell normal from pathological jealousy — and what yours means.
Read the article →Is Your Partner Gaslighting You? A 20-Question Clinical Assessment
Gaslighting is an insidious psychological manipulation that erodes self-confidence and reality perception. If you feel confused, doubt your memory or sanity, this test can help.
Read the article →Controlling Texts: 14 Jealousy Messages That Signal Control
Jealous, controlling texts poison relationships. See 14 real examples of controlling messages driven by jealousy, why they escalate, and how to respond.
Read the article →How Do I Know If My Jealousy Is Pathological or Just Normal in a Relationship?
Normal jealousy is fleeting and signals you care; pathological jealousy is excessive, irrational, and controlling—learn the key differences and what to do.
Read the article →Test: Is Your Jealousy Pathological or Normal? Assessment with 20 Clinical Criteria
Jealousy, a complex and universal emotion, can oscillate between a healthy reaction protecting a relationship and an invasive destructive disorder. Understand if yours is normal.
Read the article →What Are the Signs a Relationship Is Truly Toxic and It's Time to Leave?
A toxic relationship is marked by recurring patterns of destructive behavior that seriously harm your psychological and emotional well-being.
Read the article →Test: Is Your Relationship Really Toxic? Leave/Stay Decision in 28 Criteria
Distinguishing a difficult relationship from a toxic one is a major emotional challenge. A toxic relationship, by definition, undermines your self-esteem and energy.
Read the article →Is Your Relationship Truly Toxic? Stay-or-Leave Decision in 28 Criteria
Telling a hard relationship apart from a toxic one is a major emotional challenge. A toxic relationship erodes your self-esteem, energy, and well-being.
Read the article →Toxic Relationship Texts: 16 Daily Message Patterns You Can't Ignore
Daily messages mirror your relationship's dynamic. While some foster connection, others reveal insidious communication patterns, potential signs of a toxic relationship.
Read the article →What Exactly Is Gaslighting and How Do I Spot It in My Partner?
Gaslighting is an insidious form of psychological manipulation that makes the victim doubt their own perception. Learn the 7 key signs in a relationship.
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