Financial Exploitation: 7 Signs of Abuse in Relationships
Recognize financial exploitation in relationships, a subtle form of intimate partner abuse. Learn to identify the 7 signs and protect yourself from economic violence.
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Financial Abuse: Why Partners Control Money & How to Regain Control
Recognize the subtle signs of financial abuse when a partner controls money. Learn how to identify economic control and regain financial independence in your relationship.
Read article →Icks in Relationships: Why Small Details Kill Attraction
Explore the psychology behind "icks" in relationships and understand why minor details can suddenly diminish attraction. Learn to navigate these feelings effectively.
Read article →Why One Small Habit Kills Your Attraction: The Ick Factor
Discover why a small habit can instantly kill attraction, known as an "ick." Understand this psychological phenomenon and its deeper implications for your relationships.
Read article →Male Victims of Manipulation: 7 Signs of Domestic Violence
Understand the hidden reality of men as victims of manipulation and domestic violence. This article offers clinical insights and support for male survivors, empowering them to seek help.
Read article →Silent Fade: 5 Signs Your Relationship is Ending Quietly
Understand the silent fade in relationships. Learn to recognize signs of a slow, undeclared breakup and navigate relational ambiguity with clarity.
Read article →Male Victims: When She Controls Everything – Hidden Abuse
Explore the hidden abuse men face when partners control everything. Understand the signs and find support for male victims of psychological violence.
Read article →Quietly Dying Relationship? 5 Signs & How to Cope
Understand the silent fade of a relationship when no one says it's over. Learn to recognize the signs and find your path forward with clarity and support.
Read article →Ghosting: Understanding & Recovering From Emotional Disappearance
Learn about ghosting, its impact on self-esteem, and effective strategies for recovery. Understand this phenomenon and move forward.
Read article →Ghosting: Why They Vanished & 5 Steps to Move On
Understand why ghosting happens and learn practical strategies to cope with the emotional impact. Discover how to heal and move forward after someone disappears.
Read article →Female Narcissistic Perversion: 7 Signs of Manipulation
Recognize female narcissistic perversion and its subtle manipulation tactics. Learn to identify these patterns for healthier relationships and well-being.
Read article →Spotting Mind Games: 5 Signs of Female Narcissistic Manipulation
Learn to identify mind games and narcissistic manipulation in women. This guide offers a clinical perspective to help men recognize and address these complex relational dynamics effectively.
Read article →Ghosting & Breadcrumbing: Protect Your Well-being with CBT
Understand ghosting and breadcrumbing behaviors and their impact. Learn effective CBT strategies to protect your well-being and heal from these relational patterns.
Read article →Karpman Triangle: Escape 3 Drama Roles for Healthier Relationships
Understand the Karpman Drama Triangle and learn how to escape its repetitive, unhealthy relational games. Break free from Victim, Rescuer, or Persecutor roles for better connections.
Read article →Stop Accepting Crumbs: Why People Vanish & How to Cope
Understand ghosting and breadcrumbing in relationships. Learn why people vanish and how to stop accepting crumbs, protecting your emotional well-being.
Read article →Karpman Drama Triangle: 3 Roles & How to Break Free
Understand the Karpman Drama Triangle to identify why you're stuck in repetitive relationship patterns. Learn how to break free for healthier connections.
Read article →Psychological Abuse: 7 Invisible Forms in Relationships
Understand psychological abuse in relationships. Learn to identify its invisible forms and the mechanisms that make it hard to recognize, and find first steps to escape.
Read article →Psychological Abuse: 5 Invisible Signs & How to Cope
Uncover the hidden signs of psychological abuse and its lasting impact. Learn how to recognize coercive control and take the first steps toward healing.
Read article →10 CBT Exercises to Strengthen Self-Esteem Effectively
Strengthen your self-esteem with 10 practical CBT exercises. Learn how consistent practice can reprogram your brain for lasting confidence and well-being.
Read article →Stop Believing Worst Thoughts: 10 CBT Exercises That Work
Learn to stop believing your worst thoughts with 10 effective CBT exercises. Practice these techniques daily to rebuild self-esteem and reprogram your brain.
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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