Soldiers are expected to be tough, resilient, disciplined, brave, and strong, but they also have emotions that can make them feel vulnerable. Emotions like fear, pain, sadness, disappointment,...
Sustaining Intimacy in Relationships Despite Trauma
Traumatic events can cause havoc in many areas of life, including sexual and emotional connections between partners. When people experience...
Soldiers often face extreme situations where they must make difficult decisions to stay alive while also maintaining their humanity. One such decision is whether or not to have an intimate...
What communication strategies help maintain relational security during unpredictable deployments?
Unpredictable deployments can be stressful for both individuals involved in the relationship, but...
Sexual communication is an important aspect of building and maintaining healthy romantic relationships. It allows partners to express their needs, desires, and boundaries while also learning more...
When it comes to maintaining intimacy between military service members who must constantly put themselves in danger while serving their country, there are many challenges that arise. With so much...
Partners who are serving in the military must learn how to cope with constant change in their relationship due to deployments, mission types, and operational demands. They can maintain an intimate...
Relational maintenance is an essential part of keeping a relationship healthy, but it can be challenging when there is an emotional conflict or separation. Relational repair involves restoring trust,...
Communication Rituals
Communication is an integral part of any relationship. It helps to build intimacy between partners and maintain it even during times of stress. There are different types of...
Service members face many challenges that can impact their ability to stay connected to their partner during times of stress. One such challenge is the potential for separation due to deployment or...