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L’amourante photographie (épisode 340)

Pour entretenir la flamme, une simple photographie pourrait être particulièrement puissante.

Si l’amour a tendance à diminuer avec le temps, est-il possible de faire quelque chose pour enrayer ce déclin ?

Chronique diffusée le 19 février 2026. L’ensemble des chroniques est accessible sur une playlist dédiée.


Pour aller plus loin :

« A simple way to feel more love for your partner », par Arash Emamzadeh. Publié sur Psychology today, le 09/09/2022. Consulté le 04/02/2026. Lien : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-new-home/202209/simple-way-feel-more-love-your-partner.


Un autre épisode du podcast en lien :

« La Tête Dans Le Cerveau #49 – Le cerveau amoureux ».


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Source image :

cottonbro studio – Bande de photomaton vintage sur bois rustique (2019). https://www.pexels.com/fr-fr/photo/bande-de-photomaton-vintage-sur-bois-rustique-4550433/



OpenEdition vous propose de citer ce billet de la manière suivante :
Christophe Rodo (19 février 2026). L’amourante photographie (épisode 340). Cerveau en argot. Consulté le 16 mai 2026 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/15qi5


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