Partners may have to conceal certain aspects of their lives from each other for many reasons, such as security concerns, work-related matters, legal issues, or personal decisions. While this can be...
What is a trust breakdown? Trust is the feeling that you can rely on someone to be there for you when needed. It's based on the belief that they have your best interests at heart and will act...
Intimate couples often experience bouts of physical and emotional distance when their relationship encounters hardship.
For those who have survived trauma together - whether due to war, abuse, or...
Forgiveness is an essential component of sustaining connections under chronic stress. Chronic stress can create tension between people, leading to misunderstandings and resentments that damage trust...
What is Trauma?
Trauma refers to an experience that causes significant mental and physical stress and can result in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if left untreated. It can be caused by...
Strategies to Rebuild Trust and Intimacy After Identity Concealment in Partnerships
Partnership is all about trust, intimacy, and communication. When one partner fails to disclose their true...
Soldiers who have experienced trauma, such as combat or prolonged deployment, may experience difficulty forming healthy romantic relationships after they return home. They may have lost their faith...
Trust After Trauma
Traumatic events can have profound physical and psychological effects on individuals, including changes to the nervous system that can alter one's perception of self, others,...
Relationships can be challenging enough without adding military service to the mix. Partners who have been away from their loved ones for long periods of time face unique challenges when it comes to...
Military couples experience unique challenges when it comes to maintaining healthy romantic and sexual relationships due to frequent separations for deployments or training exercises and the...