Associations Among Experiential Avoidance, Couple Adjustment, and Interpersonal Aggression in Returning Iraqi War Veterans and Their Partners

Avoidance of painful emotions can have negative impacts on romantic relationships. To better understand the potential impact, military couples' reports of avoidance of painful negative emotions, aggression, and relationship adjustment were examined. Findings suggest there may be a stronger link between avoidance of painful emotions and relationship adjustment among Service members than among their spouses and partners.