Soldiers deployed to combat zones are exposed to intense and prolonged physical and psychological stressors that can significantly impact their mental health and personal lives. Repeated exposure to...
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: Reframing relationships after war experiences: how cumulative deployment impacts romance & intimacy
1. Soldiers must meet both emotional needs and hierarchy/cultural expectations.
2. Hierarchy refers to order, rank, and structure within an organization. It is often hierarchical, meaning that...
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: Answer: navigating emotional needs and military hierarchy: strategies for balance and reconciliation
Military life is known for its rigorous physical and mental demands that can put significant strain on both soldiers' psychological health and their interpersonal relationships. While serving in such...
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: How humor can help military couples cope with sexual and relational stress
The concept of relational ambivalence is widely used in psychology to describe situations where people have contradictory feelings about their romantic partners. Soldiers are particularly prone to...
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: Experiencing relational ambivalence as military personnel: coping mechanisms and reintegration challenges
How do soldiers integrate experiences of trauma exposure into frameworks for long-term relational trust and attachment?
Soldiers may experience traumatic events during their service that can...
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: How soldiers overcome trauma exposure to foster longterm trust and attachment
Soldiers are trained to be strong, brave, and resilient. They face dangerous situations daily and have to overcome physical and emotional challenges to survive in harsh conditions.
They also...
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: How do soldiers cope with being vulnerable while remaining strong?
Soldiers are often placed in situations where they experience high levels of stress, including combat, separation from loved ones, and exposure to death and violence. These experiences can have a...
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: Tips for maintaining healthy relationships during deployment: strategies for military couples
In modern warfare, soldiers are often required to work closely together under stressful conditions where social norms and expectations may be difficult to decipher. This can lead to feelings of...
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: Overcoming sexual tension between soldiers in war zones: strategies for navigating relational ambiguity
Soldiers often experience intense emotional states such as fear, loneliness, and moral conflict during military operations. These emotions can be amplified by the absence of physical contact from...
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: How sexual intimacy can help soldiers cope with fear, loneliness and moral conflict
The question of how soldiers internalize emotional avoidance practices developed during service is an important one for those who have served in combat or high-stress environments. These individuals...
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: Exploring the impact of military trauma and emotional avoidance on intimate relationships