How does secrecy in romantic relationships affect long-term relational and sexual satisfaction?
Secrecy is common in romantic relationships for various reasons.
Some people may keep parts of...
Relational secrecy refers to the intentional concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors from another person in an interpersonal relationship. This can occur for various reasons, including...
How Emotional Coping Mechanisms Formed in Combat Interfere with Collaborative Problem-Solving in Relationships
Combat veterans often form unique emotional coping strategies to deal with their...
Emotional distance can be defined as an emotional detachment between partners who are involved in a relationship. It is often experienced as a lack of closeness, intimacy, or connectedness between...
Sexual deprivation is a lack of fulfillment due to a decrease in one's ability to experience pleasure from intimate physical contact, such as kissing, touching, hugging, holding hands, and more....
The effects of sexual dysfunction can be devastating for both partners in a relationship.
If one partner experiences anxiety during intercourse due to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this...
The issue of unequal relational effort has become increasingly common in contemporary relationships. It refers to situations where one person puts more effort into the relationship than their partner...
Differentiating Trauma-Triggered Reactions from Genuine Relational Issues
Couples sometimes have difficulty distinguishing between trauma-induced reactions that are triggered by past events and...
I will discuss how sustained emotional misalignment between romantic partners in high-pressure social systems can lead to various negative psychological consequences. To begin with, let's explore...
Sexual health and relationship issues are common among military personnel, but many soldiers fail to seek help due to various psychological barriers. These barriers include fear, shame, stigma,...