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Intense relational emotions, Pushing away loved ones, Avoidance of “closeness” [Impact to Family & Friends] Getting close to someone at war can be dangerous to the veteran as it may cost him his life and ability to use life saving skills.However, this skill translated to the civilian world can cause the veteran to “push away” the very people that love him/her most. They do so by being unable/unwilling to let their “guard” down and building a barrier to intimacy. They will not share or express emotion. They will not tell you what they want or need. They can feel unworthy of being loved because of what they have seen or done and “push away” people that do love them. [Survival Skills] 
Closeness
Vet Readjustment & the Impact to Family & Friends | Veterans' Familes United Foundation
Survival Skills