ptsd and marriage
approximately eight percent of all people will experience ptsd at some point in their life. the symptoms of ptsd can create problems with trust, closeness, intimacy, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving, often giving rise to the destruction of relationships. a ptsd spouse can feel isolated, alienated and frustrated from the inability to work through the problems and help his or her partner. the anger outbursts and improper impulses may particularly scare one’s spouse. symptoms can be so severe and debilitating that …