Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to navigating the tension between their hierarchical expectations and personal emotional needs. In the military, there is an expectation for soldiers to...
The idea of being constantly moved around is daunting enough for civilians who have to cope with changing jobs, schools, and homes every few years. For service members and their families, however, it...
The relationship between trauma and emotional accessibility has been explored extensively in psychology and medicine, but little research has examined how it impacts romantic relationships. Traumatic...
When soldiers are deployed to conflict zones, they may find themselves in situations where their partners back home have different coping mechanisms for stress than they do. This can lead to tension...
The process of constructing new relational norms is essential for soldiers who have experienced trauma during military operations. This can be particularly challenging when they return home from war...
Soldiers are expected to be ready for anything when they enter the military. They have to leave behind their civilian lives and adjust to the rigorous demands of military service. One of the biggest...
Sexual health is an important aspect of overall wellness that can be affected by many factors, including prolonged exposure to combat situations. Military service members often experience high levels...
The relationship between military and intimacy can be complicated. While most people think that being in the military requires selfless sacrifice, it is important to understand that soldiers have...
What are some common challenges that arise from having a partner without military experience?
One challenge is the lack of understanding between partners about the realities of military life....
Different cultures have different ways of dealing with emotions such as fear, stress, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, sadness, joy, excitement, love, jealousy, etc. Some people are more likely to seek...