Soldiers are expected to be strong, brave, and tough, but they also have feelings, desires, fears, hopes, and insecurities like anyone else. They must find ways to maintain emotional balance in the...
Soldiers are required to maintain a delicate balance between their emotions and the demands of their military hierarchy. On one hand, they must be able to remain alert, focused, and efficient during...
When it comes to sex, many couples experience fluctuations in desire that can cause tension between them. While some individuals may be perfectly content with their level of libido, others may find...
How do external social support networks mitigate the effects of operational stress on intimacy and relationship satisfaction?
The effect of operational stress on individuals is well documented....
As a military officer, I have always struggled to find the right balance between the emotional closeness that I crave and the tactical and operational focus required for success in the field. As a...
Many people may not realize that sexual intimacy can play an important role in maintaining emotional balance during times of stress. In fact, studies have shown that individuals who experience...
There are several psychological processes that can enable individuals to remain sexually resilient and morally balanced. These include understanding and embracing one's own sexual desires and needs,...
Sexual Satisfaction in Deployments
I will discuss the role that sexual satisfaction plays in psychosexual stability and emotional balance during prolonged deployments. During military deployments,...
Soldiers have to balance their personal emotions with the demands of the military unit they are part of. This can be a difficult task that requires careful consideration and self-awareness. On one...
Adaptive Relational Strategies for Emotional Balance When Trauma Leads to Withdrawal or Volatility
When trauma results in emotional distress or behavioral changes that affect their partner,...