One of the most common experiences in life is to go through some form of traumatic event. In fact, studies have shown that up to 70% of adults in the United States experience at least one traumatic...
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: How relational trauma can intersect with wartime trauma to affect sexual intimacy and trust in intimate relationships
Amidst high-stress military operations, sustaining intimacy through effective communication is essential for maintaining strong relationships between partners, both personally and professionally. In...
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: How to maintain intimacy through effective communication during highstress military operations
As the modern world advances technologically, emotional reliability is becoming increasingly important in all aspects of life.
It can be challenging to maintain this level of dependability due to...
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: Ensuring emotional reliability in relationships despite military service
What is the impact of witnessing trauma on the ability to form or maintain romantic connections?
Traumatic events can have a profound effect on an individual's psychological well-being. These...
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: How does trauma affect your ability to form lasting romantic bonds?
Soldiers are individuals who dedicate their lives to serving their country's military forces. They undergo extensive training and must be prepared for any situation that may arise during times of war...
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: Staying connected: how military families navigate relationship challenges during deployment
Reconciling Operational Detachment With Relational Intimacy
Soldiers are trained to suppress their emotions and feelings to be effective at their jobs, but this can make it difficult for them to...
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: How soldiers can find balance between op detach and rel intim
The concept of relational support is central to understanding how people relate to each other in interpersonal settings. It refers to the degree to which individuals perceive that their social...
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: A deep dive into the power of emotional responsiveness in fostering strong interpersonal connections
Partners are an integral part of a soldier's life during their time in active service, providing emotional support, companionship, and even financial stability.
It can be challenging to cope with...
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: Reintegration struggles: how military partners can support their veterans journey back home
Research shows that sustaining healthy relationships is challenging for heterosexual couples, even more so for same-sex partners who have to deal with discrimination and limited support from...
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: How military service impacts samesex relationships: strategies to maintain intimacy and connection
Hidden romantic relationships are becoming increasingly common among military personnel who are deployed for extended periods of time away from their loved ones. These relationships provide an...
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: A guide to dealing with loneliness and boredom during deployment: the benefits of hidden romance