The topic of this article is how witnessing injury or death among comrades can shape a veteran's expectations for their personal relationships. Veterans who have experienced traumatic events during...
Veterans face unique challenges when it comes to balancing their need for intimate relationships with the need for self-protection. On one hand, they may feel a strong desire to connect deeply with...
The purpose of this research is to investigate how concealment of sexual orientation affects communication and conflict resolution skills among individuals who identify themselves as LGBTQIA+. While...
Partners who find themselves in hostile or discriminatory contexts must balance their need for vulnerability and self-protection to maintain healthy and satisfying relationships. Too much...
How do soldiers reconcile relational desires with the necessity for emotional self-protection in high-risk military environments?
The purpose of this essay is to explore how soldiers cope with...
Veterans who have experienced traumatic events during their time in service often struggle to maintain healthy relationships due to the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other...
The current study investigates how perceived threat influences sexual motivation and relational prioritization. In particular, it looks at how different types of threats (e.g., physical vs....
How does an army prepare its soldiers for the challenges of intimacy and self-protection? It is no secret that life in the military can be tough, but what happens when you are away from your loved...
Soldiers often experience emotional and physical challenges due to their profession, which can lead to difficulties in maintaining healthy intimate relationships. Self-protective mechanisms that are...
Fear of discrimination can have a profound impact on relational openness and emotional authenticity. For many people, the fear of being judged, rejected, or marginalized based on their identity or...