Why Calling Your Mother Daily Boosts Your Mental Health, Per Research A simple call to your mother can lift your mood as much as a hug, per a University of Wisconsin study. With Mother’s Day 2025 on May 25, it’s a perfect time to strengthen family ties. Harvard’s 85-year happiness study also shows quality relationships … Read more
Scandinavian Two-Duvet Trick: Save Your Sleep and Relationship Struggling to sleep next to your partner due to duvet wars or restless tossing? A 2017 Sleep Council report reveals 33% of people experience poor sleep regularly, with partner disturbances (25%) a key culprit. The Scandinavian two-duvet method, practiced for generations in Sweden, offers a simple solution: … Read more
One Phrase to Never Say in a Couple’s Argument: A Psychoanalyst’s Warning Arguments are a normal part of couple life, but certain words can turn a disagreement into a lasting wound. Psychoanalyst Christian Richomme warns that phrases like “I regret being with you” can shatter emotional security. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, … Read more
What Women Don’t Tell Their Husbands: Unlocking Better Communication Many assume secrets in a marriage involve infidelity or hidden pasts, but everyday frustrations often go unspoken, especially among women. A 2025 Glow survey from France reveals that 75% of married women feel disturbed by their husbands, with 45% citing lack of domestic participation as a … Read more
Loud Looking: How Clear Intentions Can Help You Find Love Finding love can feel like navigating a maze, but a new trend called “loud looking” offers a refreshing approach. By clearly expressing your romantic intentions, as couple therapist Joy Burkener explains in HuffPost, you can attract aligned partners and avoid heartache. As a psychology professor … Read more
Struggling with Relationships? 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Better Bonds Building strong relationships isn’t always easy, and unnoticed habits can make you seem “difficult” to others. A 2015 European Journal of Personality study highlights how certain behaviors, like self-centeredness, harm connections. Martin Seligman, founder of positive psychology, and communication coach Emmanuel Chila emphasize empathy … Read more
Emotional Intelligence: The Key to a Fulfilling Sex Life Your emotional intelligence (EI) could be the secret to a more satisfying sex life. A study in Personality and Individual Differences shows that emotionally intelligent people enjoy better sexual experiences due to secure attachment, comfort with touch, and fewer risky behaviors. As a psychology professor with … Read more
Mental Load and Divorce: How Daily Habits Harm Relationships Marriage isn’t always smooth sailing, and seemingly harmless behaviors like neglecting household tasks can lead to divorce. A Glow survey reveals that 75% of married French women feel irritated by their spouse’s lack of participation, with 30% considering divorce. Mirium Bidaud, founder of The Couple’s Place, … Read more
Is This the One? Questions to Know If Your Partner Is Right for Life Wondering if your partner is “the one” to grow old with? While no one can predict the future, Dr. Florentine d’Aulnois-Wang, founder of The Couple’s Place, suggests key questions to assess a relationship’s lasting potential. Asking whether you’re ready to face … Read more
Snooping on Your Partner’s Phone: A Sign of Control, Says Psychologist Checking your partner’s phone to ease doubts or settle an argument might seem harmless, but clinical psychologist Claire Petin warns it’s a serious breach of intimacy. Hélène Bidard, a Paris official, labels it a form of “moral oppression” in a Simone Media video, signaling … Read more