Can Love Be the Secret to Happiness? Insights from Christophe André Love, in all its forms, is more than an emotion—it’s a physical and mental experience that can unlock happiness, says psychiatrist Christophe André. Drawing on a 2023 Philosophical Psychology study, he explores how love manifests in the body and how mindfulness can cultivate it. … Read more
Do Beards Affect Trust? How Facial Hair Shapes Perceptions of Credibility Do beards make men seem less trustworthy? A March 2025 Acta Psychologica study, involving 171 Brazilian students, suggests that trust in men varies by beard style and age, with young men sporting light stubble often trusted more. Yet, other studies link beards to negative … Read more
Do Open Relationships Make You Happier? What Research Says About Love and Satisfaction Monogamy is often seen as the gold standard for relationships, but a Journal of Sex Research study, analyzing 35 studies with 25,000 participants, challenges this. Australian researchers found that monogamous, open, and polyamorous relationships yield similar levels of happiness and sexual satisfaction … Read more
Is Your Relationship Healthy or Toxic? Take This Research-Backed Quiz to Find Out Navigating relationship struggles can feel overwhelming, but a tool from University of Stockholm psychologists, called the Valentine’s Scale, offers clarity. Published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and led by Professor Per Carlbring, this seven-question quiz assesses communication, trust, and conflict, helping you determine … Read more
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