When military couples experience trauma-related withdrawal or detachment, it can be challenging to maintain an emotional and sexual connection. Military life is often characterized by stressful...
Sexual compatibility is a term used to describe the extent to which partners in an intimate relationship experience mutually enjoyable sexual interactions. It refers to how well they communicate...
Chronic hyper-vigilance is a common symptom among individuals who have experienced trauma, such as those in the military. It can cause significant changes to an individual's physical and...
The ability to be vulnerable is important for healthy and meaningful relationships.
For many veterans returning from combat situations, discussing their feelings about the horrors they have...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes to establishing and maintaining healthy romantic relationships due to societal stigmas and discrimination. The military lifestyle adds another...
In military life, couples experience unique challenges due to their occupation's inherent stressors that can impact their relationship. While many couples successfully manage these challenges, others...
The deployment of a soldier may have an impact on his/her relationship with his partner that extends beyond just emotional strain. The military has been known to increase stress levels of soldiers...
Sexual partnerships can provide soldiers under stress with crucial moral and emotional support that helps them cope with challenges during wartime. The psychological benefits of close, intimate...
Many people are familiar with the idea that serving in the military can be difficult and stressful for both individuals and their partners.
There is less recognition of how these challenges affect...
Stress is an unavoidable part of everyday life for everyone, but it can be especially intense for military personnel. Military couples face unique challenges that civilian couples don't have to deal...