I will explain what happens to your body when you experience repeated separation from someone you have had a close bond with, especially if it involves physical and emotional attachment. Repeated...
Fear, desire, and attachment are three powerful emotions that shape our decisions in every aspect of life, including sexual decision-making. In the high-stress environment of a military setting,...
Sexual and romantic bonds are essential for human beings. They play a crucial role in shaping our identities and helping us cope with life's challenges. Romance is an experience that fosters...
Intimacy is an integral part of human life, but what exactly does it mean to be close and connected with another person? It refers to the feeling of being known and understood, both physically and...
The topic of this article is how repeated separation can affect sexual functioning, attachment security, and emotional closeness. Separation refers to the act of separating oneself from someone else...
Service members often have to work in conditions of intermittent visibility and accountability where they are away from home for extended periods of time and their actions may be scrutinized....
Stress is an unavoidable part of life that can have profound effects on our physical and mental health. Chronic stress has been linked to numerous negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and...
Ritualization is a process whereby a group of people develops shared cultural patterns of behavior that are repeated over time and across generations. These behaviors can include religious...
The role of soldiers is to protect their country's security, defend its borders, and maintain peace within society.
They must also balance their personal lives and romantic relationships while...
I will describe how military couples can maintain intimacy and attachment while apart during a rotational deployment. Rotational deployments are when one partner is deployed to another location for...