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
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
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
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
Financial Compatibility: The Unexpected Key to a Thriving Marriage Could the secret to a lasting marriage lie in how you and your partner view money? While opposites may attract, a study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships (March 2025) by researcher Ashley LeBaron-Black suggests financial compatibility—shared beliefs about money—plays a critical role … Read more
3 Key Stages to Build a Vibrant, Lasting Relationship Dreaming of a love story that’s lively, balanced, and enduring? Dr. Florentine d’Aulnoy-Wang, physician and founder of Double Place, shares three transformative stages to make it happen: setting clear intentions, healing emotional wounds, and mastering communication and attachment styles. Coupled with communication expert Emmanuel Chila’s emphasis … Read more
Where Infidelity Begins: A Couple’s Guide to Loyalty and Mental Health Infidelity isn’t just about physical betrayal—it often starts with a lingering glance, an unsent message, or a secret kept from a partner. Dr. Florentine d’Aulnoy-Wang, a couple’s therapist and founder of Double Place, explains that loyalty goes beyond avoiding physical affairs; it’s a deep … Read more
Toxic Phrases to Avoid in Your Relationship for Better Mental Health Ever said something in the heat of an argument you instantly regretted? Words can wound, turning a simple disagreement into an emotional rift. Dr. Kier Gaines and Dr. Alexandra Solomon, in a New York Times interview, warn that certain phrases—like “You always…” or “Calm … Read more
Sex Without Love: A Risky Choice for Mental Health? In a fast-paced world obsessed with instant gratification, sex without love seems like a shortcut to pleasure—free from emotional baggage or heartbreak. But is it truly liberating? Psychologist and sexologist Sébastien Garnero, in an interview with Santé Magazine, warns that separating sex from emotions often backfires, … Read more
Wednesday Waffle: A Ritual to Strengthen Friendships and Boost Mental Health Ever feel like you’re drifting apart from friends? As adults, maintaining friendships gets tricky—work, family, and packed schedules often push those coffee catch-ups or group chats to the backburner. Missing these connections can leave you feeling isolated, impacting your mental health. Enter Wednesday Waffle, … Read more