Relationship psychology: attachment, communication, conflict, commitment, and building healthier connections with partners, family, and friends.
Couple: the 3 reasons for breaking up long relationships, according to a therapist In an era where the average duration of romantic relationships, particularly among younger generations, does not often exceed four years, the question of the sustainability of long relationships inevitably arises. Why do so many couples who have shared their lives for years … Read more
Here are the 5 essential elements for a relationship to last The path to lasting love can seem strewn with pitfalls. Since no one has a crystal ball to predict a couple’s future, it is not always possible to ensure the longevity of the relationship. But certain concrete elements can greatly influence its sustainability. Pour … Read more
This is why you keep coming back to him even though he treats you badly Why is it so hard to break up with someone who treats you badly? Feelings and attachment can sometimes trap us in harmful relationships. Here are three main reasons that explain this phenomenon and ways to regain control of your … Read more
This fear ruins most relationships according to this psychologist Why do some relationships seem doomed from the start? The answer, according to Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Joseph A. Shrand in an article for Psychology Today often resides in a sneaky fear: that of being alone. This feeling, deeply rooted in our survival instinct, pushes us to … Read more
5 phrases to establish boundaries in your relationships In our tumultuous lives, our relationships sometimes get muddled. Setting and maintaining clear boundaries is essential to managing your time, your energy and, above all, your well-being. Boundaries are an expression of our personal needs and our self-respect, and they are essential to prevent our relationships, whether … Read more
The 3 character traits that make true friends Friendship is the privilege of wise people, according to Epicurus. By meditating on the words of the philosopher, experts concretize the idea: friendship is essential in our relationships, it is scientifically proven. Our nature as mammals, as “social animals”, means that we need each other At the … Read more
These unconscious reasons make you stay in a relationship that doesn’t suit you “We knew each other, we recognized each other; we lost sight of each other, we lost sight of each other again,” sang Jeanne Moreau in The whirlwind of life. Maybe you’ve already experienced it. Otherwise, imagine. At first, he charms you, thrills … Read more
The golden rule of a healthy and fulfilling relationship, according to researchers On social networks, users promise to reveal the secrets of healthy relationships. They highlight the importance of signs of attention. Nothing could be more logical: signs of attention help to maintain the emotional connection. These signs can take various forms, from direct questions … Read more
The 4 most toxic lies for a couple In lying, it’s all a question of perception. While obviously keeping quiet about infidelity is widely considered as such, for some of us, the simple fact of not sharing information, even trivial ones, can be experienced as a lie. Certain stories that we tell ourselves or our … Read more
Couple: do you suffer from “roommate syndrome”? Moving in together is often seen as a major step in a relationship. However, this cohabitation can, over time, transform intimacy into simple shared accommodation. When discussions are limited to logistics, intimacy becomes rare and everyone leads independent lives, the emotional bond risks fraying. This phenomenon, called “roommate … Read more