Soldiers often form close bonds and experience intense emotions while working together, but they must maintain discipline and follow strict rules to perform their duties effectively.
The rigid...
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: Intimacy and vulnerability in highrisk units: exploring emotional connections among soldiers
Soldiers have always been expected to sacrifice their personal lives for the sake of their duty, but they also need some degree of balance between work life and private life. As a result, many...
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: Finding balance between work life and private life as a soldier
In order to understand how soldiers navigate relational vulnerability, it is essential to consider the psychological need for emotional self-preservation that they face during combat. Soldiers are...
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: Soldiers relationship struggles: how emotional selfpreservation impacts their intimacy
How does an army soldier feel when they have to fight for their life alongside someone who is their lover or romantic interest? Are they more likely to prioritize survival and safety or hold onto...
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: How army soldiers manage emotional dependency and sexual intimacy during war: a deep exploration
The psychological impact of warfare on human beings is multifaceted and widespread. Military personnel are often exposed to traumatic experiences during combat and operations that can have lasting...
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: Sexuality and warfare: the physical, mental, and emotional effects of combat on individuals
A soldier is trained to be prepared for anything, but that preparation can come at a cost. When they return from deployment, it's common for them to feel hypervigilant and distrustful of their loved...
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: Rebuilding intimacy after deployment: overcoming hypervigilance and mistrust
Soldiers are usually deployed for weeks to months away from their families, which can cause issues with their mental health and personal lives. This is because they experience loneliness and miss...
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: The impact of military deployment on intimacy and how to maintain communication strategies
The military is an institution that requires strict discipline, hierarchy, and order. This structure is reflected in the interactions between military members, where there are clear ranks and power...
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: Unpacking the impact of militaristic hierarchy on intimacy: a deep dive
Soldiers must reconcile their personal identities, values, beliefs, and desires with the operational requirements of their unit and service branch to maintain good military order. They face pressure...
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: Sexuality in the military: how soldiers navigate conflict between personal and professional identities
The military environment is often characterized by strict rules, regulations, and hierarchies. While these structures help maintain order and discipline within the organization, they can also create...
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: How military service can affect relationships: balancing authenticity and strength within hierarchical structures