How to Escape a Narcissist’s Grip: 4 Steps to Reclaim Your Power A relationship with a narcissist can be devastating, marked by manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional harm. Psychoanalyst Christian Richome, a Paris-based expert, describes this as a “subtle, hypocritical shift” that erodes self-esteem. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these … Read more
12 Phrases That Reveal Dependent Personality Disorder, Per a Psychoanalyst “Man is a social animal,” Aristotle said, but when the need for others’ approval becomes overwhelming, it may signal dependent personality disorder (DPD). Psychoanalyst Christian Richome identifies 12 phrases that reveal this condition, reflecting a deep fear of abandonment. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more
Could High Intelligence Lead to Loneliness? A New Study Explores Everyone craves connection, but a recent study in Personality and Individual Differences suggests high intelligence may lead to loneliness. While intelligent individuals initially attract others, their social bonds often fade, creating isolation. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how social dynamics … Read more
Rafael Nadal’s Big Four Rivalry: How Competition Fueled Performance and Resilience On the opening day of the 2025 French Open, Roland Garros paid tribute to Rafael Nadal, who retired in late 2024 after securing 14 titles there. In an emotional speech, Nadal thanked his “Big Four” rivals—Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray—for driving his … Read more
This Test Reveals How You See Yourself—And Who You Really Are Do you truly know yourself, or are you shaped by labels like “kind” or “rebel” from childhood? A test designed by psychologists Dominique François and Dominique Magnier, featured in How Do You See Yourself?, uncovers the gap between your self-image and reality. As a … Read more
How Long Do Modern Relationships Last? A Neuro-Psychoanalyst’s Insights In 2025, the idea of love lasting “forever” is fading. Neuro-psychoanalyst Boris Cyrulnik, cited in Worldwide, notes young adults now prioritize intense, fleeting connections over lifelong commitments. A Copleo.care study reveals 60% of young couples split within two years. As a psychology professor with decades of … Read more
Harvard’s 80-Year Study Reveals Relationships, Not Wealth, Are the Key to Happiness For 80 years, Harvard’s Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of its kind, has tracked hundreds of lives, including John F. Kennedy’s, to uncover the secret to happiness. Dr. Robert Waldinger, the study’s director, declares it’s not wealth or status … Read more
What Naked Dreams Reveal About Your Personality, Per a Psychoanalyst Ever imagined your audience naked to ease public speaking nerves? Now, picture yourself naked in a dream—at school, work, or in public. Psychoanalyst Tristan-Frédéric Moir, in his New Dictionary of Dreams, calls this common dream a window into your personality, reflecting vulnerability and social struggles. … Read more
France’s Psychotropic Drug Shortage: A Mental Health Crisis Unfolds For months, France has faced a severe shortage of psychotropic drugs like quetiapine, sertraline, venlafaxine, and lithium, affecting 14 critical molecules, per the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM). This crisis leaves patients with bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder in … Read more
The Best Time to Eat Chocolate Guilt-Free, Per Experts Chocolate—dark, milk, or white—is a beloved treat, but eating it mindlessly can lead to guilt or health hiccups. Dietician-nutritionist Alexandra Murcier, cited in Doctissimo, shares the ideal times to enjoy chocolate for optimal metabolic and mental health benefits. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more