Emotional openness is an important factor that shapes the long-term evolution of shared relational goals. When two people are able to be vulnerable with each other, it creates a strong foundation for...
Emotional Compartmentalization and Intimacy
Emotional compartmentalization is the ability to separate one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into distinct categories or "compartments" in order to...
Internalized Expectations of Toughness
One way in which internalized expectations of toughness can interfere with healthy relational communication is by creating an emotional distance between...
Sexual intimacy is often portrayed as an activity that takes place between two individuals who are attracted to each other physically and emotionally, and it can certainly be viewed as a source of...
Intimacy is a vital part of human nature that has been explored throughout history in various forms. It can take different shapes, such as physical touching, emotional bonding, intellectual...
The question of how prolonged exposure to danger can impact soldiers' perception of vulnerability is an important one for understanding the psychological effects of combat. Studies have shown that...
Gender Norms and Military Culture Shape Vulnerability and Emotional Sharing
The way men and women approach vulnerability and emotional sharing in their relationships is influenced by a variety of...
How do traumatic events reshape trust and vulnerability within sexual partnerships? Traumatic events can have significant effects on the dynamics of a sexual relationship, including changing levels...
Military culture is known for its emphasis on strength, courage, and discipline, but it also has a significant impact on the way soldiers interact with each other and experience feelings like...
The subject of this research is how deployment to high-risk combat zones can impact a soldier's ability to show their vulnerable side when returning home. It is important for soldiers to understand...