ADHD or Manipulation? Why Partners Forget Plans
Is your partner's forgetfulness due to ADHD or manipulation? Learn to distinguish the signs to improve communication and resolve relationship challenges effectively.
Read the article →Blog — Psychology and CBT
Articles on relationship psychology, CBT, well-being and personal development.
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Anxious Attachment: Why You Text Back Instantly
Understand why you text back instantly. Explore how anxious attachment influences messaging habits and learn healthier communication patterns for stronger relationships.
Read the article →Curving: The Slow Ghosting You Didn't See Coming
Curving is slow ghosting: they reply just enough to keep you hooked while quietly pulling away. Spot the signs and protect your emotional well-being.
Read the article →Slow Ghosting: 5 Signs of Curving & How to Respond
Spot the subtle signs of slow ghosting, also known as curving, in your relationships. Learn how to identify this indirect rejection and protect your emotional well-being.
Read the article →Orbiting: Why Your Ex Watches But Never Texts
Your ex views your stories but never messages? That's orbiting. The psychology behind this silent post-breakup behavior — and how to respond.
Read the article →Why Your Ex Still Watches Your Social Media: 5 Reasons
Why does your ex keep viewing your stories after the breakup? 5 psychological reasons behind this quiet 'haunting' — and how to respond without spiraling.
Read the article →Does No Contact Really Work? What Science Says (2026)
Does the no-contact rule actually work after a breakup? What psychology really says — when it heals you, when it backfires, and how long it takes.
Read the article →Why No Contact Works: 5 Ways It Heals After a Breakup
Understand why no contact works for healing after a breakup. Learn its psychological benefits and how to implement it effectively for emotional recovery.
Read the article →Ghosting: Why They Do It & 5 Healthy Ways to Respond
Experiencing ghosting is painful. Understand the real reasons behind this silent treatment and learn healthy, constructive ways to respond to it effectively.
Read the article →Silent Treatment: 5 Ways to Respond Healthily & Understand It
Understand the silent treatment in relationships and its true meaning. Learn 5 healthy, constructive ways to respond to improve communication and connection.
Read the article →Why Do Cowards Ghost? Understanding Their Psychology
Explore the psychology behind ghosting and text breakups. Understand the avoidance, immaturity, and narcissism that drive this behavior and its impact on you.
Read the article →Why We Ghost: The Psychology of Digital Breakups Explained
Explore the psychology behind ghosting and text breakups. Understand avoidance, immaturity, and narcissism, and learn to cope with digital relationship endings.
Read the article →Your First CBT Session: What Really Happens?
Considering CBT? Understand what really happens in your first CBT session and how this evidence-based therapy can help you achieve your goals.
Read the article →First Therapy Session: What to Expect in CBT
Considering your first therapy session? Learn what actually happens in CBT, how it works, and what benefits you can expect to achieve your mental health goals.
Read the article →Relationship Struggling? Find Couples Therapy
Is your relationship struggling? Learn when to seek couples therapy, understand research-backed approaches, and choose the right professional for lasting change.
Read the article →Couples Therapy: When to Seek Help? 5 Signs
Considering couples therapy? Learn when to seek professional help to address relationship challenges and foster healthier communication.
Read the article →Why You Can't Stop Replaying Your Breakup: 5 Ways to Heal
Understand why you can't stop replaying your breakup and learn 5 evidence-based strategies to break the rumination cycle. Find peace and move forward.
Read the article →Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Them: 3 Brain Reasons
Discover why you can't stop thinking about someone after a breakup. Understand the brain mechanics of rumination and learn how to find resolution.
Read the article →Rebuild After Toxic Relationship: 7 Steps to Heal & Thrive
Learn how to rebuild after a toxic relationship with this CBT guide. Heal trauma, regain confidence, and build healthier connections for a brighter future.
Read the article →Why Men Silently Fall Apart: 5 Ways to Prevent Breakdown
Understand why men silently struggle with mental load and emotional pressure. Learn effective CBT strategies to prevent breakdown and foster resilience.
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