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,...
The reconstruction of relational meanings is an important aspect of how service members handle cumulative stress during their time away from home. This process involves identifying new priorities and...
Dual Identity of "Soldier" and "Partner"
As a soldier, you have to maintain your professional persona while also balancing it with your personal life. This can be challenging when it comes to...
How can military personnel maintain optimal psychological stability while fulfilling multiple duties, such as domestic obligations and professional responsibilities that may be at odds with each...
How do soldiers navigate moral dilemmas when adherence to duty creates emotional distance from those who rely on them at home?
The life of a soldier is filled with difficult decisions that may be...
Internalized Expectations of Toughness
One way in which internalized expectations of toughness can interfere with healthy relational communication is by creating an emotional distance between...
Soldiers need to learn how to balance the urge for physical and emotional closeness with their duty to defend the country and preserve their lives during war. They must find ways to maintain a strong...
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...
Secrecy is a common occurrence in romantic relationships during military service for many reasons. The most obvious reason is that the nature of military service requires privacy for security...
Reintegration Challenges for Soldiers
Soldiers who have been deployed to combat zones face unique challenges upon returning home. One of these challenges is reintegrating into civilian life after...