To adjust to emotional differences resulting from loved one's adapting to independence during separation requires open communication, active listening, respectful boundaries, understanding each...
Soldiers face many challenges during deployment including separation from loved ones, stressful combat situations, and intense training.
One challenge that is often overlooked is how they adjust...
Deployments and separations are common occurrences for military couples. They can have an effect on how couples relate to each other when they reunite after a separation. Some studies suggest that...
Uncertainty about deployment length can have significant implications for relationship planning and attachment security. This is because it creates a state of flux that can make it difficult to plan...
Repeated Deployments and Romantic Relationships
It has been observed that repeated deployments can have a significant impact on the emotional regulation and conflict resolution capabilities of...
Trauma can cause significant changes in one's life and affect their relationship with their partner. It is common for people to experience feelings such as fear, anxiety, anger, and depression that...
How do partners interpret emotional withdrawal that arises from trauma-related coping mechanisms in returning soldiers?
We will explore how traumatic experiences affect romantic relationships...
Which organizational interventions best support the maintenance of relational intimacy during deployments is an important question for anyone who wants to stay connected to their partner while...
The notion that shared traumatic experiences can lead to increased relational trust, cohesion, and collective resilience is a concept that has gained increasing attention in recent years. Researchers...
People often experience a range of emotions during periods of separation from their partner. Jealousy, insecurity, and relational anxiety are common feelings that can be intensified when apart for...