In the midst of warfare, soldiers form deep bonds of friendship and loyalty that can make it difficult to maintain their relationship with loved ones back home. When fighting alongside each other for...
How do soldiers reconcile the profound emotional intensity of battlefield bonds with the different emotional expectations present in long-term romantic relationships? Soldiers typically form strong...
The intensity of bonds formed within military units can greatly influence perceptions of emotional closeness in civilian life. When individuals serve together for extended periods of time under...
The military has always been an institution that encourages a strong sense of loyalty and patriotism among its members.
When soldiers are sent to fight in war zones, they often experience feelings...
Sexual relationships can have both positive and negative effects on unit morale and the perception of collective duty. On one hand, shared sexual experiences can create bonds between members of the...
Soldiers are expected to be disciplined, strong, and unemotional individuals who can make quick decisions under pressure. In today's society, there is a widespread belief that men should be...
I will explore how strong ties between soldiers can affect their ability to form romantic relationships outside of their military service. Specifically, I will discuss the psychological effects of...
Ritualized Practices of Friendship Reinforce Moral Values and Social Cohesion
The importance of friendships cannot be underestimated. They provide individuals with a sense of belonging, support,...
The word 'resistance' has a specific meaning to those who resist oppression and persecution. It is used to describe people fighting against powerful forces that seek to control them. Resistance...
The love of males for males was an important theme in pre-Islamic Arabic poetry, where it was expressed through intimate, emotional, and passionate verses that celebrated manliness and male bonding....