How Prolonged Deployments Impact Military Couples' Negotiations of Intimacy and Trust
The impact of lengthy deployments on military couples is immense and can have lasting effects on their ability...
Couples can be silent for various reasons. When they stop talking about their feelings, it can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication. Understanding why people are quiet during an argument is...
What are the relational effects of disrupted communication on trust, satisfaction, and intimacy among military couples?
Military life is full of challenges that test even the strongest marriages....
Veterans who have experienced trauma during their military service often face challenges in rebuilding their relationships and sexual lives after returning home. Traumatic experiences can affect how...
What are some common moral and ethical challenges faced by military couples?
One of the most significant obstacles to healthy sexual satisfaction, relational trust, and emotional communication...
The process of reintegration is different for everyone.
Research suggests that it involves four stages: separation anxiety, readjustment, reestablishment, and integration. During this time,...
Soldiers are trained to follow orders, maintain discipline, obey authority figures, and fight bravely in battle.
They also have personal lives outside of their military duties where they may need...
Sexual Challenges Unique to Deployed Partners
What is a relationship with a deployed partner like?
A relationship with a deployed partner is one where one or both members of the couple are...
Rotational deployment is a military term for when soldiers spend time away from home on temporary duty assignments in different locations around the world. This practice has become increasingly...
The military is known for its strict discipline, camaraderie, and sense of honor. Yet when it comes to romance, soldiers face unique challenges due to their frequent deployments. Deployments are...