Soldiers must follow strict codes of conduct that dictate how they behave in public, including their interactions with members of the opposite sex. As such, it can be challenging for them to...
Service members are often required to maintain a high level of discipline and professionalism while serving their country, which can make it difficult for them to express themselves fully in personal...
The current study explores how soldiers manage the interpersonal complexity of being romantically involved while sharing a living space and work environment. To answer this question, we examined five...
Soldiers have to deal with stressful situations every day, which can affect their mental health and make it difficult for them to form lasting romantic connections. They often experience strong...
Let's define what "military couple" means. We refer to a pair who is romantically involved with one another and both are members of a branch of the armed forces or have served in it. The term can...
The modern military is characterized by advanced technology and strict discipline.
This doesn't mean that soldiers are robots who don't need to talk about their emotions and feelings. On the...
1. Introduction
Gender norms are deeply rooted within military culture and have profound effects on how men and women behave romantically. From traditional expectations regarding courtship to...
Romance and sex are natural parts of human life that have been present since ancient times. As early as the days of the Roman Empire, soldiers were known to fraternize with each other during their...
Military Culture and Relationships
The expectation of fidelity, relational loyalty, and emotional expression differs between military personnel and civilians due to various factors. In this...
Military service is often characterized by frequent relocations and extended periods of separation between spouses due to deployments, training exercises, and operations.
Military personnel are...