How a ‘Love Canal’ Can Spice Up Your Relationship and Boost Mental Health Keeping the spark alive in a relationship takes effort, but couple therapist Florentine d’Aulnois-Wang offers a delightful solution: a “love canal.” This dedicated digital space for sweet messages, shared on her Instagram, rekindles connection, while Myriam Bidaud’s five communication tips, from active … Read more
Why Cozy Video Games Are Your New Mental Health Ally: 3 Key Benefits Looking for a fun way to boost your mental health? Forget intense workouts or meditation—psychologist Vanessa Kennedy, cited in Popsugar, champions “cozy” video games like Animal Crossing and House Flipper for their relaxing, stress-busting benefits. A 2021 Roots study found 20 minutes … Read more
Can a Couple Survive Infidelity? 3 Expert Tips to Heal and Rebuild Infidelity shakes relationships to their core, yet it doesn’t always spell the end. A 2022 Politique study reveals 42% of French people have been unfaithful, but experts Florentine d’Aulnois-Wang and Myriam Bidaud argue it’s not the “death of the couple.” By understanding its … Read more
3 Things You Should Never Say to a Stressed Person and How to Help Instead When someone shares their stress, responding with care can make all the difference. Mental health advisor Joan Frederick, psychiatrist Helen Agar, and clinical psychologist Roberta Ballad highlight three phrases to avoid—“please calm down,” “stop thinking too much,” and “this will … Read more
What’s Your Romantic Lover Type? Discover the 4 Styles and Their Mental Health Impact Love isn’t one-size-fits-all. A 2025 study in Personality and Individual Differences, conducted across 33 countries by Australian researchers, identifies four romantic lover types—sweet, moderate, acute, and libidinous—each blending emotional intensity, sexual desire, and commitment uniquely. Understanding your style, whether it’s the … Read more
5 Signs You Might Have Lived a Past Life: A Mental Health Perspective Could your soul have lived before? Energy healer and hypnotherapist Fatima Muhtaseb, cited in Glamour UK, suggests five signs—unexplained emotions, recurring dreams, familiar places, xenoglossia, and unusual birthmarks—may hint at past lives, echoing Dr. Ian Stevenson’s research on reincarnation. While controversial, exploring … Read more
6 Practical Tips to Embrace Positive Thinking for Better Mental Health In a world filled with stress, choosing positive thinking isn’t naive—it’s a powerful mindset shift that uplifts your mental health and relationships. From keeping a gratitude journal to limiting screen time, these six practical tips, inspired by insights from Ouest-France, help reframe challenges and … Read more
Does Your Face Shape Reveal Your Personality? Exploring Morphopsychology Can your face shape unveil your personality? Morphopsychology, pioneered by Dr. Louis Corman in 1937, suggests it can, linking facial features to traits like tenacity or emotional fragility, as seen in Jacques’ career journey, per experts Jean-Paul Jus and Martine Bollard. This intriguing method analyzes skull … Read more
8 Personality Traits That Shape Your Relationships, According to a Psychologist Ever wondered why some conversations spark joy while others fizzle? Psychologist Dr. Émile Guibert, writing for Elle magazine, outlines eight personality profiles—nervous, emotional, angry, enthusiastic, sanguine, phlegmatic, amorphous, and indifferent—that shape how we love, argue, and connect. Understanding these traits, Guibert argues, is a … Read more
Intellectual Humility: The Hidden Intelligence That Boosts Relationships Intelligence isn’t just about facts or degrees—it shines in subtler ways, like intellectual humility. Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren, in The Conversation, defines it as recognizing your limits, embracing evidence over ego, and valuing learning above being right. This unique intelligence fosters healthier relationships and mental well-being, per … Read more