Soldiers learn to form meaningful bonds during their military service that help them become more resilient and adaptable in different situations. They also learn how to trust others, work together...
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: How to use relationship skills learned in deployment for a stronger partnership at home
How do soldiers negotiate competing loyalties to unit, family, and partner?
Soldiers are often torn between their loyalty to their families and partners back home and their obligations to their...
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: How to balance loyalty between military units and family/partners
Soldiers have to balance their personal lives and work responsibilities when it comes to fulfilling their duties. This can be difficult because they are required to put themselves in dangerous...
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: How can soldiers balance their personal lives and work responsibilities while maintaining healthy relationships?
Soldiers often experience changes in their household dynamics upon returning from deployment due to various factors such as role shifts, relationship conflicts, and communication issues. Adapting to...
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: How deployment impacts relational expectations: communication tips for reintegration
Soldiers must maintain a delicate balancing act between their personal lives and military duties. On one hand, they are expected to be available when called upon for duty, which can mean missing...
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: Maintaining relational reciprocity: tips for military spouses to stay connected amid deployment
Soldiers face many challenges during their service, including managing emotional stressors such as guilt and anxiety. One major challenge is balancing duty to one's country with intimate commitments...
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: Managing duty vs intimacy: how military families balance war and marriage in challenging times
When it comes to co-parenting or making decisions together in a relationship, having an understanding of emotions is essential. Co-parenting refers to the process where both parents work together to...
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: Understanding your partner's emotions leads to effective coparenting and collaboration.
Soldiers who are responsible for leading a unit in battle face enormous pressure and stress due to the expectations placed upon them. They must ensure that their men are well-trained, equipped, and...
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: The struggle of leading a unit while sustaining relationships: how communication helps soldiers cope
Military life can be incredibly unpredictable, which often leads to feelings of anxiety, stress, and fear for both service members and their partners. To manage these challenges, many military...
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: Managing emotions in military relationships: strategies for couples to navigate uncertainty & fear
Soldiers are trained to be loyal, disciplined, and dedicated individuals who put their country's interests before their own. This requires them to prioritize their work, which often involves being...
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: How soldiers balance relationships while maintaining high standards of dedication