There is no doubt that combat experience can have significant psychological impacts on veterans who often find themselves struggling to adjust to civilian life after returning from active duty. This...
As mental health professionals who work closely with military veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we have observed that many struggle to sustain intimate relationships due to...
The relationship between individuals is an essential part of human life that shapes their identity, mental health, and overall well-being. Relationships are formed through various means, including...
Partners of traumatized service members can experience various forms of emotional labor when they are trying to maintain stability in their relationship. This labor is often invisible and...
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...