One of the most crucial aspects of successful romantic relationships is how partners can deal with challenges together. Shared narratives of adversity play an essential role in building relational...
Adversity is an unavoidable part of life that everyone must face at some point.
It can be particularly challenging when faced alone. When individuals experience difficulties together, they often...
Trauma is defined as an emotional response to a distressing event that may be caused by personal or collective experiences such as abuse, neglect, natural disasters, war, or accidents. Resilience...
Intimate relationships between military couples have been shown to be challenged when partners are deployed for extended periods of time. Shared narratives can help sustain intimacy even when...
Shared Narratives of Adversity
Shared narratives of adversity refer to stories that people from different backgrounds have experienced together and can relate to one another through them. These...
Can storytelling and shared narratives cultivate sexual empathy, and how is this reflected in behavior?
Empathy refers to an individual's ability to understand and share the feelings and...
There is no doubt that political nihilism can have far-reaching implications for society and individuals alike.
Its impact on romantic relationships has received relatively little attention from...
Sacred storytelling is an important part of many cultures around the world. It can be found in religious texts, oral traditions, mythology, and folklore. In these stories, individuals learn about...
The term "resilience" is often used to describe the ability of an individual or group to cope effectively with stressful situations such as trauma, loss, or adversity. In romantic relationships, the...
Memory and narratives are essential components of human life. They provide us with an understanding of ourselves, our past experiences, and our future goals. Relational memory refers to the ability...