The ability to maintain intimacy, emotional support, and psychological resilience under high-pressure conditions is crucial for soldiers during wartime. Intimacy can be defined as closeness between...
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: Fostering intense bonding and resilient mental health during wartime
How does exposure to combat-related loss influence the expression of vulnerability in romantic partnerships?
It is necessary to define what we mean by “exposure to combat-related loss” and how it...
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: How does experiencing combatrelated loss shape the expression of vulnerability in romantic partnerships?
In the context of romantic relationships, "trust" refers to the belief that one's partner is reliable, loyal, honest, and has one's best interests at heart. When this sense of safety and security is...
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: Rebuilding sexual trust after betrayal: overcoming highstress situations and emotional hurdles
Soldiers are trained in many skills related to combat, such as marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, navigation, tactics, leadership, etc.
They are rarely taught how to recognize and understand their...
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: How traumatized soldiers can recognize and understand their partners emotions
Intimate relationships are a complex and multifaceted aspect of human life that can have a significant impact on our mental and emotional well-being. While they offer the opportunity to experience...
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: Intimacy can lead to emotional distress but also healing: exploring the complexity of human relationships
There are several ways in which people can cope with traumatic experiences that involve sexuality, such as rape, assault, domestic violence, or betrayal in a romantic relationship.
Some people...
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: A guide to coping after traumatic experiences involving sexuality: understanding how adaptation impacts healing
Sexual values, priorities, and boundaries have been an integral part of human behavior throughout history, shaped by cultural norms, social norms, personal experiences, and individual...
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: Unpacking the impact of existential reflection on sexual values, priorities, and boundaries during times of conflict
Prolonged exposure to violence can have significant effects on a soldier's emotional connection to others. It can lead to feelings of disconnection from loved ones, difficulty trusting others, and an...
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: How does violence affect soldiers ability to connect emotionally?
Trauma can have lasting effects on one's sense of self and their relationships. It is a type of stress that alters how we process information and respond to stimuli. Sexuality and intimacy are...
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: How does trauma affect sexual compatibility and intimacy between partners?
Coercive sexual experiences can have lasting impacts on an individual's psychological well-being, shaping their adaptation to stressful situations and ability to recover from negative events. These...
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: How coercive sexual experiences shape psychosocial adaptation