The impact of intense stress events, such as natural disasters, war, trauma, abuse, or violence, can be devastating and have significant effects on individuals' psychological well-being. Such...
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: The impact of repeated stress events on relationship connection how they cause emotional detachment and affect intimacy
Soldiers are trained to become proficient in a wide range of skills, including combat techniques, survival tactics, physical fitness, and discipline.
One skill that is often overlooked but...
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: How military training to detach emotionally can impact intimate relationships upon return home
How do soldiers reconcile the need for emotional detachment in combat with the desire for emotional closeness at home?
Soldiers face many challenges when transitioning from life in combat to...
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: Sexuality and emotions in war: dealing with conflicts between soldier lifestyles
How does prolonged exposure to combat stress influence trust and vulnerability in romantic relationships?
Research has shown that prolonged exposure to combat stress can have significant impacts...
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: Prolonged combat stress impacts trust & intimacy in romantic relationships
Sustaining trust in clandestine relationships can be incredibly challenging for soldiers because they are often forced to keep their romantic involvements secret from friends, family members, and...
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: Maintaining trust: why emotional detachment matters in secret military relationships
As part of their training, soldiers are required to develop an ability to distance themselves from their emotions during combat situations. This can be difficult, but it is essential for maintaining...
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: The secret life of soldiers: how emotional detachment affects sexual function
The military is an organization that trains people to be professional fighters who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the defense of their country. Soldiers must undergo rigorous physical and...
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: How military training teaches soldiers to emotionally detach (and what happens when they reintegrate)
Relationships between soldiers and their partners can be challenging due to frequent deployments and periods of separation. Coping strategies such as detaching from emotional involvement may help...
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: Coping with emotional detachment: how deployed soldiers can maintain healthy relationships
The primary goal of this article is to provide an understanding of how soldiers can balance their emotional detachment needed for military roles with their need for personal relational intimacy....
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: How balancing emotional detachment with relational intimacy can benefit military families
In a romantic relationship, when one partner shows signs of emotional detachment, it can be difficult for both individuals to understand what is going on behind closed doors. While some might view...
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: How emotional withdrawal can impact relationships and what you should do about it