Responsibility is a vital aspect of every human life, from family to community to professional and social engagements. Responsibility is an essential factor that binds people together and helps them...
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: How your military service may have impacted your view of relationships
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to navigating relational ambivalence that is created by their fluctuating desires, attachments, and survival needs. They must maintain physical and...
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: The challenges of relational ambivalence for soldiers: navigating desire, attachment, guilt, shame, and loss
The relationship between soldiers and their comrades is based on a deep sense of loyalty and trust.
When it comes to fulfilling their professional duties, they may have to make difficult decisions...
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: How soldier loyalty is tested by difficult decisions: a psychologists exploration of relationships and trauma
Military Culture and Gendered Emotional Expression
The traditional image of masculinity in many societies is one that emphasizes strength, toughness, stoicism, and emotional control. In contrast...
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: Sexuality, gender identity, and intimacy in the military: breaking down societal norms.
As soldiers share intense moments of risk and danger together, they often form strong bonds that are deeper than those created in civilian life. This bond is known as "comradeship" and it can lead to...
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: A closer look at how military service can impact couple intimacy
How does witnessing acts of bravery or loss influence soldiers' understanding of relational loyalty?
The concept of relational loyalty refers to an individual's willingness and tendency to...
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: What i learned about relationships from watching soldiers perform brave acts.
The phenomenon of comradeship is rooted in common experiences that bind people together. Shared adversities forge emotional ties among soldiers who rely on each other to survive life-threatening...
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: The power of battlefield bonds: how shared adversities foster sexual intimacy
Soldiers often form close bonds with each other while serving together in difficult situations like war zones. These strong connections can be mistaken for a romantic attachment, leading to confusion...
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: What exactly is camaraderie and how does it differ from romance?
Soldiers must balance their military responsibilities with their personal lives while serving in the armed forces. This can be challenging because of the hierarchical structure within the military,...
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: How do soldiers balance their military obligations and personal relationships?
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...
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: How warfare affects relationships: exploring the complexities of combat trauma and intimacy