What is Relational Dissonance?
Relational dissonance refers to the feeling that occurs when someone experiences conflict between their emotions and beliefs about a particular relationship,...
In the aftermath of military service, many veterans struggle to make sense of their partners' reactions to changes brought about by traumatic experiences. Grief, frustration, and confusion are common...
Differences in Coping Mechanisms between Partners and Relationship Satisfaction
In this paper, I will discuss how differences in coping mechanisms between partners can affect relationship...
A couple's separation is usually caused by one or more of the following factors: abuse, infidelity, financial problems, addiction issues, communication breakdown, emotional trauma, or growing apart....
The unpredictable emotions and behaviors of soldiers who have experienced combat can be extremely challenging for their romantic partners to navigate. Deployment-related stress and trauma often lead...
How do couples co-create relational safety and intimacy when trauma has disrupted veterans' capacity for mutual vulnerability?
Veterans have experienced different types of trauma during their...
Guided Communication Training for Intimate Dialogue Reintegration
Guided communication training is a technique that can help individuals to improve their ability to communicate effectively in an...
Soldiers face intense challenges and high risks in their line of work. Their duties include defending democracy and protecting national security against external threats. During military training and...
Emotional Distance and Compartmentalization in Partnership Relationships
Emotional distance is a common issue that can arise in partnership relationships, especially when one partner struggles to...
The subject of this article is how veterans rebuild relational identity after prolonged separation from their partners. It begins with a brief explanation of what relational identity means, followed...