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
Understanding Jealousy: Signs of a Toxic Personality and How to Heal Jealousy, when excessive, can poison relationships, turning love into control, warns an April 2022 Frontiers in Psychology study. Traits like neuroticism and fear of abandonment fuel this toxic behavior, per researchers, while experts like Jonathan Bennett and Andrea Bonior highlight signs like constant monitoring … 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
How to Respond to Spicy Comments in Meetings with Calm and Intelligence Workplace meetings can be a minefield of sharp remarks and tense moments, but public speaking coach Emmanuel Chila offers five key strategies—plus a bonus sixth—to handle spicy comments with poise and intelligence. From dodging remarks to using humor or asserting authority, these techniques … Read more
Master Conversations with This Simple Gesture for Confidence and Control Feeling interrupted or sidelined in a conversation, especially in professional settings, can be frustrating. Communication coach Jimmy Dusseau, sharing insights on LinkedIn, offers two powerful techniques—a “pause and redirect” and a “stop gesture”—to regain control politely and assertively. These methods not only restore balance but … Read more
Erotomania: Understanding the Delusion of Love and How to Heal Believing someone loves you without evidence isn’t just romantic hope—it’s erotomania, or Clérambault syndrome, a mental health disorder rooted in deep emotional pain, per psychoanalyst Valérie Grumelin. This condition, often tied to childhood emotional deficits, can lead to distress, family strain, or legal issues. As … Read more
Rediscover Childhood Passions to Boost Mental Health and Feel Alive Again Reconnecting with childhood hobbies like badminton, swimming, or dance can spark joy and mental health benefits, says clinical psychologist Maroussia Cross. Stories from Edaline, Pascale, Sandra, Thomas, and Mary show how these activities combat stress and restore identity. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more
Are You Afraid of Happiness? Understanding Cherophobia and How to Overcome It Happiness is a universal goal, yet for some, it sparks fear—a condition called cherophobia. Psychologist Claire Petin notes that the pressure to be happy can feel like failure, while Alexander Alvarado defines cherophobia as an irrational fear of happiness tied to expecting negative … Read more
Can AI Replace Your Therapist? The Benefits and Risks of AI in Mental Health Could you share your deepest struggles with a chatbot? AI tools like Woebot, developed by Stanford psychologists and studied in a 2019 JMIR Mental Health study, show promise in easing depression symptoms, but experts like Jean-Paul Santoro, Fréderic Tordo, and Olivier … 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