The experience of deployment has been shown to have significant effects on individuals' mental health, particularly their relationship functioning. This is supported by research showing that military...
One of the most common challenges facing military couples is the issue of deployments. Deployments involve separating one partner from another for an extended period of time, which can have...
The most common form of communication between military couples is verbal communication. This involves talking to each other either face to face or through digital media such as text messages or video...
Sexual expectations are an integral part of any relationship, including those between spouses who are members of the armed forces. In military couples, these expectations can have a significant...
How do couples navigate differing expectations regarding emotional disclosure post-deployment?
After returning from deployment, military couples may experience difficulties communicating their...
How Military Couples Negotiate Intimacy
In the context of shared trauma, grief, or survivor's guilt, military couples may struggle to maintain intimacy due to various factors such as the impact of...
One way to measure resilience is through the ability of a couple to maintain their bond despite stressful situations. Military couples are no different from regular civilians when it comes to this...
Mechanisms Supporting Sexual Resilience
Sexual resilience is a crucial component to maintaining healthy relationships during extended periods of separation caused by military service. This can be...
Military spouses are often required to deal with high levels of stress and anxiety due to their partners' service commitments. One of the ways this manifests is through changes in sexual and romantic...
Soldiers face unique challenges navigating relational conflict in the context of their profession due to the nature of their duties. The emotional demands of the job can create tension between...