Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to their sexual health and wellbeing. They are often exposed to stressful situations that can have negative effects on their mental and physical health,...
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: How sexual health issues impact military relationships: understanding suppression, emotion regulation, and ptsd
What is relational secrecy?
Relational secrecy is the deliberate choice to keep certain aspects of one's personal life hidden from others. It can be intentional or unintentional and may involve...
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: The psychological consequences of relational secrecy in military combat and law enforcement
The article on how military personnel navigate feelings of guilt for forming romantic connections while experiencing survivor's guilt is an important and timely subject that has been gaining...
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: How military personnel navigate feelings of guilt in romantic relationships with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms
The primary challenge for couples who have a spouse or partner deployed is keeping their relationship alive despite being physically distant from each other. This can be difficult because physical...
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: How to stay connected while apart: tips for military couples to maintain sexual intimacy
Fear is an instinctive reaction that protects individuals from danger, but it can also affect their decisions and priorities. In particular, the fear of loss can cause people to put their own...
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: How relationship priorities are shaped by fear: understanding loss aversion and personal survival strategies
Traumatic experiences can cause severe psychological damage that often affects an individual's ability to form healthy and meaningful relationships. During moments of intimacy, partners may...
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: Trauma reactions & unpredictable outbursts: how they impact relationships & strategies for coping
Soldiers face many challenges while serving their country abroad, including maintaining healthy relationships with friends and family back home, staying mentally sharp amidst stressful situations,...
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: Navigating sexual intimacy during military deployment: a guide for couples
Emotional attentiveness refers to the ability to actively listen and respond to another person's emotions. It involves paying attention to nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, tone of voice,...
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: Emotional attentiveness: essential for longterm relationship satisfaction.
How does perceived personal risk influence relational investment, emotional prioritization, and sexual decision-making?
When people consider entering into new relationships, they often take risks....
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: How perceived risk affects emotional prioritization & sexual decision making in relationships.
One of the challenges facing long-term partners is how to maintain a healthy level of emotional closeness during times of stress and exhaustion. When faced with prolonged periods of intense work or...
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: Healthy emotional connection strategies for couples: understanding and avoiding numbness