The traumatic experience that is associated with an individual's life can be either physical or mental. It may involve incidents such as violence, abuse, loss of family members, disasters, accidents,...
Traumatic events can cause people to lose trust in their partner and themselves. It's normal for couples who have experienced trauma together to feel distant from each other because they don't want...
The experience of seeing another person go through a traumatic event can have significant effects on an individual's ability to form emotional connections and attachments within their relationship....
Partners who have been affected by traumatic events may respond to them differently than others. Some individuals may experience physical reactions such as heart palpitations, trembling, sweating,...
Reestablishing Intimacy after Traumatic Experiences
Sexual experiences are an important part of many people's lives, but for some, traumatic events can make it difficult to maintain that...
In the field of psychology, traumatic experiences have been shown to cause a range of reactions that can affect an individual's behavior and emotions. One such reaction is hypervigilance, which...
How Couples Navigate Emotional Contradictions After Traumatic Events
By Sara Smith
When a couple experiences a traumatic event together, they may feel an intense need for emotional closeness...
Veterans who have experienced traumatic events during their military service may struggle to maintain healthy sexual scripts after returning home. When these scripts are no longer functional, they...
Betrayal in Intimate Relationships: Understanding Traumatic Aftermath
Experimental intimacy can be defined as an intense and close connection between two individuals who are willing to explore...
After experiencing a traumatic event, it can be difficult for couples to maintain physical and emotional closeness.
With patience, understanding, and communication, they can regain their intimacy...