What is Relational Identity?
Relational identity refers to an individual's sense of self that is shaped and defined by their interactions with others, especially in romantic or sexual...
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: Deployment and its impact on relational identity: understanding how military service affects romantic connections
Soldiers often experience intense feelings of loneliness, separation anxiety, and longing for their loved ones while deployed to combat zones. This is understandable given that they are away from...
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: Romantic longing: how deployment affects soldiers and their relationships
In combat situations, military personnel may be exposed to intense emotional experiences that could make them question their sense of self, including their moral obligations and personal values. This...
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: Soldiers struggle: balancing duty and desire, between moral obligation and relationships
Soldiers are trained to be tough and strong, but they also have emotions and desires like everyone else. Reconciling their trauma-induced fears and avoidances with their romantic and sexual needs can...
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: Unpacking the intersection of combat trauma and relational desire: how soldiers can overcome emotional barriers
Love and War Coexisting in Psychological Space
Love and war are often seen as opposing forces that cannot coexist in harmony.
Recent research suggests that they may have more similarities than...
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: Psychology of sexuality: love and war reconciled through philosophical musings on identity and meaning
Soldiers have a unique experience of love, intimacy, and attachments due to the nature of their work and environment. Sexual encounters are one aspect that can influence these experiences, shaping...
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: Love, intimacy, and attachments: how military sexual encounters affect soldiers perspectives
Reconciling military identity with civilian expectations of emotional and sexual openness can be a challenging task for many couples, especially if they have different views on what is considered...
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: Relational patterns among couples with different military and civilian expectations of intimacy
Sexual intimacy is an essential aspect of human life that can be deeply intertwined with the concept of morality and ethics, especially in the context of military service. For soldiers, the...
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: Sexual intimacy and moral responsibility in military service: exploring the complexities
The development of an individual's romantic attachment style is influenced by their experiences throughout life, including the level of stress they are exposed to and how they cope with it. In the...
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: How continuous threat and uncertainty shape romantic attachment styles among military personnel
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to forming relationships within their hierarchical military environment. This is due to the strict regulations that govern conduct between soldiers,...
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: How military regulations affect relationships between soldiers