Soldiers need to learn how to balance the urge for physical and emotional closeness with their duty to defend the country and preserve their lives during war. They must find ways to maintain a strong...
Emotional Distance and Compartmentalization in Partnership Relationships
Emotional distance is a common issue that can arise in partnership relationships, especially when one partner struggles to...
Secrecy is a common occurrence in romantic relationships during military service for many reasons. The most obvious reason is that the nature of military service requires privacy for security...
Reintegration Challenges for Soldiers
Soldiers who have been deployed to combat zones face unique challenges upon returning home. One of these challenges is reintegrating into civilian life after...
Sense of Dual Identity
The sense of dual identity can create internal tension for soldiers who are also partners, influencing their relational behaviors and expectations in different...
In the midst of combat, soldiers must maintain a degree of emotional distance from their fellow warriors to ensure that they can perform their duties effectively and keep themselves safe. This...
Relational Disappointment
The term "relational disappointment" refers to an emotional state characterized by feelings of frustration, sadness, anger, or grief caused by perceived discrepancies...
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...
1. Challenges for returning couples to re-establish intimacy after deployment include difficulty finding time alone together due to busy schedules and lack of privacy.
2. Communication issues can...
When it comes to intimate relationships between military veterans and their partners, there are often significant communication barriers that arise. These barriers can make it difficult for couples...