There are many reasons why people's lives can be very different from each other, and sometimes these differences can create problems. One such problem is the difference between someone who has moved...
The subject of how an individual's self-perception can impact their interactions with others is one that has been studied extensively across many fields. In particular, researchers have examined the...
How do couples balance emotional protection with emotional connection under stress?
Stress is an unavoidable part of life that can affect many aspects of one's daily existence. When people are...
Sustaining relational engagement can be challenging for military couples after deployment because it involves many factors that are beyond their control. Moral injury and trauma-induced emotional...
Humor and Playfulness in Relationships Under Stress
Relationships are often tested when couples experience stress. It can be difficult to maintain closeness and connection when partners are...
Relationships between couples can be challenging to navigate, especially when one partner is experiencing emotional distress. In such cases, some individuals may resort to avoidance behaviors like...
I will explore the question of how service members decide what emotional experiences from their deployment to share with loved ones and what to keep private. This decision can be difficult for many...
How Couples Can Maintain Emotional Resilience and Intimacy Amidst Operational Unpredictability
Communication
One of the most important strategies for couples to maintain emotional resilience...
One of the most challenging aspects of military deployments is the disruption they cause to interpersonal relationships, particularly between partners who are left behind. When one partner assumes a...
Introduction to chronic relational stress
Chronic relational stress is an ongoing strain placed upon a relationship that often manifests as negative feelings towards one another, high levels of...