Breadcrumbing in 2026: When You're Given Just Enough Attention to Stay
Breadcrumbing involves giving just enough attention to maintain interest without committing. How to recognize it and protect yourself in 2026.
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Articles on relationship psychology, communication patterns, and conversation analysis.
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Self-Esteem: The 5 Pillars According to Cognitive Psychology
\"I have poor self-esteem.\" This sentence, spoken by so many patients at the beginning of their therapy, covers very different realities.
Read article →Breakup no contact: Does it really work?
After a romantic breakup, one question keeps coming up.
Read article →Relational Control: The Signs That Don't Lie
Relational control develops progressively, often without the awareness of the person experiencing it.
Read article →Can Technology Help Your Relationship? What Research Says in 2026
Technology is transforming how couples communicate and seek help. An overview of digital tools validated by research in 2026.
Read article →Back-to-School Anxiety: 7 CBT Strategies for September
Each year, September's back-to-school season brings a wave of anxiety that extends far beyond schoolchildren alone.
Read article →Romantic Grief: The 7 Stages and How to Navigate Them
The end of a romantic relationship is one of the most painful experiences in human existence.
Read article →Emotional Dependency: What's Your Score?
Unsure about your emotional dependency? Rather than relying on vague intuition, this article offers you a self-assessment method...
Read article →What Your Emojis Reveal About Your Relationship According to Psychology
Your emojis say a lot about your relationship. Discover what psychological research reveals about the meaning of your emojis in your romantic conversations
Read article →Blue Monday: Why January Is So Difficult (+ Solutions)
Every year, the third Monday of January is nicknamed 'Blue Monday' — the most depressing day of the year.
Read article →Panic Attack: Understand and Act in 5 Minutes
Your heart is beating at 150 beats per minute. Your hands are trembling. You have the feeling that your lungs are refusing to work.
Read article →Breakup: Understanding the phases, behaviors, and how to recover
A breakup is one of life's most painful experiences. Discover the 5 phases of romantic grief, normal reactions, and...
Read article →Analyzing Your Conversations to Understand Your Relationship: What Psychological Analysis Reveals
Psychological analysis of your couple's conversations reveals the invisible dynamics of your relationship. Discover what your exchanges say about your partnership.
Read article →Social Media and Couples: 5 Pitfalls and 7 Rules
You're in the middle of dinner with your partner. The conversation is pleasant, the meal excellent. Then a notification appears. A glance at the screen.
Read article →Burnout: The Signals Your Body Is Sending You
You sleep eight hours and wake up exhausted. Your back hurts for no apparent reason. You catch one cold after another.
Read article →Gaslighting: The Test to Detect Manipulation
Are you experiencing gaslighting? This manipulation detection test evaluates patterns of psychological control in your relationship.
Read article →Narcissistic Abuser: The Test to Detect the Signs
Am I with a narcissistic abuser? Take our manipulation detection test to assess your situation in complete confidentiality.
Read article →Self-Compassion: The CBT Tool You're Neglecting
You may know the classic CBT techniques: cognitive restructuring, exposure, behavioral activation.
Read article →Emotional Reasoning: When Your Emotions Replace Reality
Emotional reasoning makes you confuse what you feel with what is true. Discover this cognitive distortion and how to overcome it in your relationship
Read article →Toxic Relationship: Take the Test to Assess the Signs
Are you in a toxic relationship? This 30-question test evaluates the signs of relational toxicity according to validated clinical criteria.
Read article →Over 190 applied psychology articles
The Psychology and Serenity blog offers over 190 articles by Gildas Garrec, CBT psychopractitioner in Nantes. Each article draws on validated psychological models (Gottman, Young, attachment theory, CBT) to offer practical insights.
Couple Communication — Gottman’s 4 horsemen, the 5:1 ratio, stonewalling, NVC
Attachment — Anxious, avoidant, disorganized styles, path to secure attachment
Emotional Dependency — 10 signs, self-assessment tests, CBT strategies
Ghosting & Dating — Ghosting, breadcrumbing, curving, orbiting, zombieing
Manipulation — Gaslighting, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, psychological violence
Infidelity — Understanding, forgiving, trauma bonding, rebuilding
Anxiety & Stress — Relationship anxiety, burnout, rumination, insomnia
Jealousy — Pathological jealousy, retroactive, social media
Breakup & Grief — The 7 stages, no contact, relationship PTSD
Couple & Cohabitation — Moving in, arguments, libido, mental load
Parenting — Parental alienation, co-parenting, blended families
Young Schemas — 18 early schemas, cognitive distortions
Dating Apps — Mental health impact, paradox of choice, dating fatigue
Mental Health — When to consult, online therapy, CBT vs EMDR
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