Military couples often face unique challenges when it comes to navigating shared meaning after one partner has experienced life-altering trauma.
If a spouse is deployed for an extended period of...
When two people are in a relationship, they often share many common experiences together. These can include positive events such as vacations or milestones like birthdays, but also challenging ones...
How does emotional congruence influence overall relational satisfaction and shared meaning?
Emotional congruence refers to how well individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors align with one...
The term "coming out" refers to a person's public declaration that they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or some other non-heterosexual identity. Many people choose to come out because...
When trauma disrupts previously harmonious relational values, how do partners conceptualize shared meaning? This is an important question for couples who have been together for some time and had...
Can Relational Rituals and Shared Meaning Maintain Eroticism and Sexual Satisfaction in Long-Term Relationships?
By Dr. John Smith, Professor of Psychology, Department of Human Sciences,...
Trust is defined as a sense of reliability, confidence, and security in another person. It can be built up over time through repeated interactions and experiences with someone. Trust involves both...
Phenomenology is a philosophical approach that focuses on the study of phenomena, or things as they appear to consciousness. It seeks to understand how humans experience reality through their sensory...
In an intimate relationship, sexual exploration can serve multiple functions. It can be used to deepen intimacy, explore one's own desires and boundaries, and communicate with a partner about their...
Can Spiritual Connection Act As A Buffer Against Sexual Dissatisfaction Or Incompatibility Between Partners?
Sex is an essential part of any romantic relationship, but it can be affected by...