Cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable feeling caused by holding two conflicting beliefs, attitudes, values, or ideas. It can arise when an individual has a strong desire for something but feels...
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: Cognitive dissonance: navigating sexual desires when they clash with personal beliefs
Sexual attraction is a common phenomenon that exists within every human being. It manifests itself through thoughts and feelings of romantic, physical, emotional, and/or spiritual love towards...
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: Understanding your desires: how to navigate conflicting feelings of sexual attraction
How Soldiers Reconcile Their Emotional Expectations in Relationships
Soldiers face unique challenges in relationships that non-military individuals may not understand. They have to balance the...
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: The toll of war: how soldiers balance emotions in relationships.
Different people have different ways to define emotional belonging when they feel partially rooted in both military and civilian worlds. Some may find it challenging to reconcile their feelings...
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: What is emotional belonging? understanding how military veterans straddle two cultures and identities
Reconciling Feelings of Attachment With Emotional Self-Protection in High-Stress Environments
As members of the armed forces are trained to be resilient and to suppress their personal needs and...
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: Learning to balance intimate connections and strategic resilience
Sexual attraction is a powerful force that can cause strong emotions in people. For soldiers who are fighting in dangerous situations, it's no different. They may feel intense physical desires...
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: How soldiers reconcile their strong sexual feelings while facing death every day
Adolescent cognitive dissonance is a common phenomenon that occurs when individuals experience conflicting thoughts or beliefs about themselves or their environment. One such example is the conflict...
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: Sexual curiosity vs fear of judgment: how to navigate cognitive dissonance during puberty
Adolescence is a time of intense physical, psychological, and social changes that can be exciting but also confusing. One such aspect is the exploration of sexuality and relationships. Curiosity,...
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: Exploring teen sexuality: how adolescents navigate conflicting feelings and cultural norms