Navigating Emotional Intensity
Emotional intensity can be difficult to handle when it comes to romantic partnerships, especially if one person desires more depth and intimacy than the other is...
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: Strategies for handling differences in emotional intensity in romantic partnerships
Many veterans experience emotional trauma during their time in service that can affect their ability to form close relationships after returning home. This emotional turmoil often stems from...
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: Overcoming veteran relationship barriers: navigating the duality of desire and anxiety
Veterans often struggle to connect romantically after combat due to physical and psychological injuries that interfere with normal arousal and sexual functioning. Veteran-specific PTSD, depression,...
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: Struggling vets navigate intimacy postcombat: understanding the effects of trauma on sexual functioning
Society has always had a strong influence on what is considered acceptable when it comes to sexual behavior and boundaries. From traditional gender roles to religious beliefs, cultural norms have...
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: Exploring sexual boundaries: challenging social norms through education and therapy
Couples who have experienced negative events or traumas in their past can find it challenging to move forward in their relationship without feeling ashamed about what happened. Shame is an intense...
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: How to overcome shame in your relationship and move forward together