How do individuals rebuild trust in their body, emotions, and partner when war has disrupted the sense of internal stability that intimacy requires?
What is intimacy?
Intimacy refers to the...
Sexual Identity
Many people experience changes to their sexual identity throughout their lives, which can have implications for the emotional dynamics of long-term relationships. When partners who...
A study published in Journal of Homosexuality found that lesbian and gay individuals are more likely to experience discrimination based on their sexual orientation than heterosexuals, leading to...
There has been a growing recognition of the challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in forming and maintaining healthy romantic relationships. While...
The effects of deployment can be quite difficult for military couples due to the lack of time they spend together. This is especially true when it comes to maintaining healthy communication patterns...
Military life is often characterized by frequent separations between spouses due to the nature of their job demands. While deployed for months or even years, service members must endure the emotional...
Psychological Mechanisms that Maintain Commitment, Trust, and Intimacy in LGBT Military Couples
Commitment is essential for maintaining healthy relationships, but it can be challenging to achieve....
Some strategies that can help LGBT partners to maintain emotional closeness despite operational unpredictability are listed below:
1. Communication: Open communication is crucial for building...
Surviving combat together can significantly impact the trust and relationship dynamics between romantic partners in terms of their sexual lives. When couples go through traumatic experiences, such as...
Unique Sexual Challenges for LGBTQ+ Personnel Navigating Institutional Contexts
The article is about the unique sexual challenges that LGBTQ+ personnel face when they enter institutions such as...