Relationships are complicated, but they become even more so when one partner has experienced trauma while serving their country in combat. When soldiers return home from conflict zones, they often...
When it comes to relationships, there are many different ways that partners can adjust their behavior in order to accommodate each other's needs.
What happens when one partner has experienced...
What Is The Relationship Between Intimate Partnerships And Psychological Adaptation To Military Life?
Intimate partnerships can play an essential role in helping individuals cope with the...
Veterans may experience traumatic events that can cause emotional scars. These scars are often triggered by intimate moments with their partner. Veterans often report feelings of shame, guilt, and...
Veterans returning from service often experience emotional trauma that affects their romantic relationships. This paper discusses how couples can work together to develop new strategies for coping...
As soldiers return from active duty, they may find it challenging to reconnect with their loved ones due to changes in their behavior, communication style, and physical presence caused by their...
How partners can rebuild relational trust and sexual intimacy after trauma or ethically challenging experiences
By Dr. Samantha Smith, PhD., Licensed Psychologist
After experiencing traumatic...
Relationships are often defined by the emotional connection between two people. This is especially true for romantic relationships where partners share deep intimate bonds that can be challenging to...
The negotiation of relational expectations is an integral part of maintaining emotional balance in interpersonal interactions. When one's partner deviates from these expectations, it can lead to...
When partners are experiencing emotional trauma related to their past or present circumstances, it can be difficult to maintain healthy boundaries around physical intimacy. This is because trauma...