The Tough Guy Mask: Why Strong Men Fall Apart
Psychological analysis of 'Le geant de papier' by Jean-Jacques Lafon: masculine vulnerability, false self, and fragility behind apparent strength.
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Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Why You Can't Leave: The Addiction Trap Explained
Intermittent reinforcement explains why leaving a toxic relationship seems impossible. Understanding the mechanism to break free.
Read the article →When the Abuser Flips the Script on You
Understanding the blame reversal mechanism in couples: how the manipulator turns their victim into the guilty party.
Read the article →How Toxic People Cut You Off From Everyone
How the manipulator progressively isolates their victim from loved ones: stages, message examples, and strategies for responding.
Read the article →What Actually Breaks a Narcissist (And How to Use It)
Like Superman facing kryptonite, the narcissist has weaknesses. Discover what destabilizes them and how to reclaim your power.
Read the article →7 Ways They're Playing With Your Emotions
Discover the 7 most common emotional manipulation techniques in couples and learn to identify them in your conversations.
Read the article →When Your Partner Controls the Money: Spot the Signs Now
Financial manipulation in couples is a form of invisible violence. Discover its mechanisms, signs in your messages, and how to react.
Read the article →Why Guilt Is Your Partner's Secret Weapon (And How to Stop It)
How guilt becomes a weapon of manipulation in couples: psychological mechanisms, concrete examples, and strategies for liberation.
Read the article →How a Narcissistic Mom Broke You (And How to Fix It)
Narcissistic mother: the 8 typical behaviors, the impact on children, and the keys to rebuilding yourself as an adult.
Read the article →Why You're Obsessed With Monsters (Psychology Explains)
The monster romance phenomenon is exploding on TikTok and in bookstores. What does this attraction to creatures reveal about our psychology?
Read the article →Why Your Dad's Narcissism Still Controls You
Narcissistic father: portrait, control mechanisms, impact on sons and daughters, and paths to rebuilding.
Read the article →The Narcissist's Playbook: How to Spot Lies and Break Free
Complete guide on narcissistic perversion: traits, the cycle of control, manipulation techniques, and steps to break free.
Read the article →Why You Sabotage Good Relationships (And How to Stop)
Discover the causes of fear of commitment and therapeutic strategies for building lasting and fulfilling relationships.
Read the article →Stop Believing Your Brain's Lies: 7 Daily Fixes
Discover 7 practical cognitive restructuring exercises to integrate into your daily routine and transform your negative thoughts.
Read the article →Stop the Mind Games: 10 Ways to Outsmart a Manipulator
10 concrete techniques to protect yourself from a manipulator in a relationship: assertive communication, healthy boundaries, and defense strategies.
Read the article →Stop Fighting About Everything: Master the One Skill That Changes Relationships
Develop your emotional intelligence to strengthen your relationship. Concrete CBT tools for better communication and emotional management.
Read the article →Why You're Not Just Shy — The Introvert-Extrovert Truth
Discover the nuances between introversion and extraversion. Validated tests, debunked myths and practical advice.
Read the article →Why Your Sex Life Feels Broken (And How to Fix It)
Cognitive sex therapy is revolutionising couples support. Discover how CBT transforms intimacy.
Read the article →Why You Crave Sugar (And How to Stop)
Test your sugar addiction with validated scientific tools. Understand the mechanisms and find concrete solutions.
Read the article →Why You're Mourning Someone Who Was Never Yours
Discover how to overcome the pain of unrequited love and grieve a relationship that never existed.
Read the article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychologie et Sérénité blog offers over 190 articles written by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychotherapist in Nantes. 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
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