The experience of being involved in a combat can be extremely traumatic and stressful for individuals who have been involved in it. This can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, or regret which may...
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: Battlefield trauma: how moral injury affects relationship intimacy
Emotional awareness refers to the ability to recognize, understand, interpret, and respond appropriately to one's own feelings and those of others. In terms of interpersonal communication, this can...
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: Improve your relationship by mastering these emotion regulation techniques
Sexual health is an important aspect of one's overall wellbeing, but it becomes even more critical when operating in mobile or austere environments. In these settings, access to resources such as...
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: Secrets for maintaining sexual health in mobile or austere environments: how to stay safe and satisfied
Acknowledging distress is an important aspect of adapting to life after deployment. When partners acknowledge each other's feelings, they create an environment where they can discuss their emotions...
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: Postdeployment adaptation tips: how partner communication and validation promotes healthier relationships
Self-Awareness of Emotional Patterns
Self-awareness is an important skill to have because it allows individuals to recognize their own emotions and how they affect themselves and others. It helps...
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: Exploring intimate behaviors: tips for building lasting sexual connections through selfreflection
Sexual satisfaction is a crucial aspect of relationships, but it can be affected by various factors such as psychological trauma. Traumatic experiences may cause a person's sexual drive and emotional...
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: Understanding how trauma can affect your relationships sexual satisfaction.
Soldiers are often exposed to stressful situations that can negatively impact their mental and physical wellbeing. One of the most damaging consequences is coercive sexual experiences during war or...
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: How coercive sexual experiences during war impact mental health: understanding the longterm consequences of trauma
Soldiers are expected to follow strict codes of conduct, often placing their duties above all else, including personal relationships.
The demands of war can create conflicting feelings and...
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: Balancing duty, survival, and emotional investment: how soldiers manage relational guilt during war
Soldiers are expected to be strong and resilient in the face of physical and psychological challenges.
They also experience emotional vulnerabilities that can affect their performance and...
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: How military service can affect emotional vulnerability and coping strategies
Relational secrecy is the intentional concealment of significant truth about oneself from another person, often for the purpose of protecting self-identity, avoiding social consequences, maintaining...
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: Exploring the impact of relational secrecy on mental health, trust, and performance in intimate relationships