Why Do Exes Return Seasonally? The Psychology Behind Rekindling Old Flames A text from an ex in December or early spring feels oddly familiar, doesn’t it? Couple therapist Évelyne Dillenseger, cited in HuffPost, suggests these “seasonal” outreaches, often tied to winter nostalgia or spring renewal, stem more from ego than love. Sociologist Christine Castelain-Meunier notes … Read more
The Common Mistake We Make With Mental Health and 5 Habits to Fix It Taking care of mental health is more accepted today, yet many of us wait until we’re on the brink of a breakdown to act, a mistake neuro-psychology doctoral student Naval Mustafa highlights on Instagram. Instead, she, along with physician KC Davis … 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
Why Cozy Video Games Are Your New Mental Health Ally: 3 Key Benefits Looking for a fun way to boost your mental health? Forget intense workouts or meditation—psychologist Vanessa Kennedy, cited in Popsugar, champions “cozy” video games like Animal Crossing and House Flipper for their relaxing, stress-busting benefits. A 2021 Roots study found 20 minutes … 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
3 Things You Should Never Say to a Stressed Person and How to Help Instead When someone shares their stress, responding with care can make all the difference. Mental health advisor Joan Frederick, psychiatrist Helen Agar, and clinical psychologist Roberta Ballad highlight three phrases to avoid—“please calm down,” “stop thinking too much,” and “this will … Read more
Does Your Face Shape Reveal Your Personality? Exploring Morphopsychology Can your face shape unveil your personality? Morphopsychology, pioneered by Dr. Louis Corman in 1937, suggests it can, linking facial features to traits like tenacity or emotional fragility, as seen in Jacques’ career journey, per experts Jean-Paul Jus and Martine Bollard. This intriguing method analyzes skull … 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
Intellectual Humility: The Hidden Intelligence That Boosts Relationships Intelligence isn’t just about facts or degrees—it shines in subtler ways, like intellectual humility. Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren, in The Conversation, defines it as recognizing your limits, embracing evidence over ego, and valuing learning above being right. This unique intelligence fosters healthier relationships and mental well-being, per … Read more
Burnout Risk: Is Your Job Draining You? Take This Test Burnout, the “professional evil of the century,” strikes hardest in high-pressure jobs like project management, with 40% of U.S. workers and 34% of French employees at risk, per LinkedIn and OpinionWay studies. Psychologist Catherine Vasey, author of Burn-out: Find it and Stop it, calls it … Read more