Emotional volatility is a common symptom of traumatic experiences such as abuse, assault, neglect, war, and natural disasters. When an individual has been exposed to these types of events, they may...
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Emotional discernment is the ability to accurately identify one's own emotions and those of others, understand their underlying causes, and respond appropriately. This skill can be especially helpful...
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: Understanding boundaries for casual relationships through emotional discernment
There is no one definition for emotional intimacy in a relationship. Some people may believe it means being able to share every thought and feeling with your partner while others feel comfortable...
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Soldiers are trained to be strong and resilient individuals who can overcome any obstacle that comes their way. They are conditioned to suppress their emotions and put aside their personal needs in...
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How does romantic closeness modulate emotional responses to relational stressors?
I will explore how romantic closeness affects emotional responses to relational stressors in various aspects of...
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: The impact of emotional attachment in relationships during times of stress
In everyday life, individuals may experience relational priorities that require evaluation based on emotional significance. These could include experiences such as falling in love, breaking up,...
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: Relationship priorities: evaluating emotional significance for sexual fulfillment
How can couples navigate the emotional turbulence that comes from transitioning back to civilian life after serving in a warzone? This is an important question for military families facing such...
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: Navigating emotional turbulence after combat: strategies for military couples
Anticipatory anxiety is an unpleasant feeling that can occur before or during a romantic relationship when one partner believes they may be left alone or rejected. This phenomenon has been studied...
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: Understanding anticipatory anxietys impact on romantic relationships and sexual desire
Researchers have been studying the effect that a focus on death can have on human behavior and how it impacts people's motivations and decision-making processes. Specifically, they have been looking...
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Psychology Relationships Resiliency
What is Relational Resilience?
Relational resilience is an individual's ability to maintain healthy interpersonal relationships while experiencing...
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