Service members often find themselves in situations where they are away from home for extended periods of time due to their military duties. This can create challenges when it comes to maintaining...
Anticipatory stress is an emotional response to a perceived threat that may occur before a situation actually occurs. It has been shown to have negative effects on cognitive processes such as...
Relationships involve many facets that can be challenging to navigate, such as communication difficulties, personality differences, conflicting values, and external pressures. These factors can...
Long-distance relationships are increasingly common due to changes in technology and lifestyle.
Staying connected while apart can be challenging for many couples. Maintaining trust, communication,...
Couples, Sexual Tension, Vulnerability, Closeness
As people enter into romantic relationships, they experience both the desire to be close physically and emotionally with their partner and the...
Relationships are an integral part of human existence and play a significant role in our lives. They can be romantic, platonic, familial, professional, or even social. Sexual desire is also a natural...
Emotional vulnerability is a common issue faced by many people, but it can have unique effects for soldiers who are often placed in situations where they must make quick decisions under pressure....
As partners learn to adjust their relationship during a soldier's deployment, they may face challenges that require them to recalibrate their expectations and coping strategies.
Some soldiers...
The concept of relational acknowledgement refers to an awareness and understanding of one's own identity, vulnerability, and stress levels, while also being aware of the same characteristics in...
How does emotional realism influence relational expectations over time? This is an important question that has been studied extensively by psychologists, sociologists, and relationship experts alike....