Relational Manipulation: Recognize 7 Tactics & Break Free
Understand relational manipulation tactics like gaslighting and love bombing. Learn how to recognize the signs and develop strategies to protect yourself and regain control.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Dating in 2026: Your Psychological Guide to Modern Seduction
Navigate modern dating in 2026 with this complete psychological guide. Understand the science behind apps and attraction for healthier relationships.
Read article →Modern Seduction: Your 2024 Psychological Dating Guide
Navigate modern dating with this psychological guide. Understand attraction, app dynamics, and build authentic connections for healthy relationships.
Read article →Women and Seduction at 50: Not a Decline, a Transformation
Turning 50 is a powerful transformation, not a decline in seduction. Discover psychological insights to navigate this life stage with confidence and power.
Read article →Self-Confidence Test: Evaluate Your Relational Well-being
Take our 60-question self-confidence test to understand its impact on your relationships. Gain clarity and build healthier connections today.
Read article →Rebuild Self-Esteem & Confidence: A CBT Guide to Lasting Change
Discover how to rebuild self-esteem and lasting confidence using CBT tools. Understand its pillars and transform your relationship with yourself for a stronger you.
Read article →Self-Esteem: Rebuild Your Inner Worth with 5 CBT Pillars
Discover how to rebuild your self-esteem using 5 pillars and CBT exercises. Learn to value yourself independently and improve your relationships.
Read article →Self-Esteem: 7 Steps to Rebuilding Your Worth From Within
Rebuild your self-esteem with this complete guide. Learn CBT techniques to challenge negative beliefs and foster lasting self-worth and confidence.
Read article →Stop Being an Emotional Punching Bag: A Survival Guide
Learn to identify manipulation, toxic relationship signs, and trauma bonding. Use CBT strategies to protect yourself and rebuild your well-being.
Read article →Stop Fighting: 7 Ways to Break Argument Cycles in Relationships
Learn effective strategies to stop fighting the same argument repeatedly. Discover how to improve communication and manage perpetual conflicts for a healthier relationship.
Read article →Stop Hating Yourself: 5 Steps to Real Self-Worth
Learn to stop hating yourself with this 5-step CBT guide. Discover how to rebuild your self-worth and overcome negative self-beliefs for lasting change.
Read article →Stop Swiping: 5 Ways to Connect Authentically in Dating
Feeling dating app fatigue? Learn psychological insights and practical tools to stop swiping and build genuine connections in modern dating for better relationships.
Read article →Subtle Manipulation: 7 Invisible Signs in Your Relationship
Learn to detect subtle manipulation in your relationship. Identify the invisible signs and reclaim your emotional well-being with this expert guide.
Read article →Anxiety Fix: 7 CBT Tools to Regain Control & Calm
Discover effective CBT tools to understand and manage anxiety. Learn concrete strategies to regain control and improve your daily life.
Read article →Relationship Tests: Understand Your Bond With 5 Key Assessments
Uncover what's really going on in your relationship. Use validated psychological tests to gain clarity on attachment, dependency, and other core dynamics.
Read article →4 Love Styles: How They Control Your Relationships
Understand the 4 love styles and their impact on your relationships. Learn strategies to move from anxious-avoidant dynamics toward secure attachment.
Read article →Absent Dad Effect: 5 Steps to Heal Your Paternal Wound
Understand the absent dad effect and its impact on adult struggles. Learn 5 CBT strategies to heal this paternal wound and build healthier relationships.
Read article →Anxiety Spiral: 5 CBT Steps to Break Free & Regain Control
Break free from the anxiety spiral using CBT methods. This guide offers concrete tools to regain control and understand anxiety's mechanisms, helping you live fully.
Read article →Lasting Relationships: 5 Secrets to Enduring Love
Unlock the secrets to lasting relationships. Learn psychological insights, communication skills, and CBT strategies to build an enduring and fulfilling connection.
Read article →7 Subtle Signs Your Partner Is Manipulating You
Uncover 7 subtle signs of manipulation in your relationship. Learn to identify these patterns and regain your sense of self and clarity.
Read article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychology and Serenity blog offers over 190 articles by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner in Nantes. Each article draws on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to offer practical insights.
Couple Communication — Gottman’s 4 horsemen, the 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional Dependency — 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & Dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, psychological violence
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiving, trauma bonding, rebuilding
Anxiety & Stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological jealousy, retroactive, 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 families
Young 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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