Transitioning from military life to civilian life can be difficult for many reasons, but one of the most challenging aspects is navigating the shift in identity from being a solider to a partner....
Many couples experience significant challenges when one partner is deployed for an extended period of time due to military service. These difficulties can include financial stressors that may impact...
Relational rituals are important social practices that help build and maintain relationships between people. They can be formal ceremonies such as weddings or funerals or informal activities like...
Clandestine relationships are those that are secret and hidden from others. They can be between co-workers, team members, colleagues, supervisors, subordinates, and even family members. These...
International military couples face unique challenges when it comes to navigating their competing loyalties, identities, and expectations shaped by their national backgrounds. This can be especially...
Rotational deployment is a common practice among military personnel that involves frequent movement between different locations and assignments for extended periods of time. This can have significant...
Attachment styles can profoundly influence how people respond to stressors in their life. Research suggests that individuals who are securely attached have better coping skills and more positive...
Many factors affect how military couples maintain intimacy, including frequent moves to different countries and time apart due to deployments. Military spouses can feel lonely and disconnected from...
Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is one's understanding of themselves and their own emotional state. It includes knowing your thoughts, feelings, strengths, weaknesses, values, beliefs, and habits....
Let's explore what it means to maintain relational dignity in a relationship. When couples disagree about something important, they may become angry, hurt, or defensive. They might feel disrespected,...