Fear, Desire, and Duty are three key concepts that shape the lives of soldiers in their daily routines. When it comes to intimate relationships, these three factors come together in an intricate...
How does concealing one's identity as an LGBT soldier affect their emotional resilience and relational satisfaction? This is a question that has been studied extensively in recent years, with...
Soldiers in many militaries around the world live together in barracks or shared spaces where they sleep, eat, socialize, and spend most of their time. This is part of a tradition that has been...
In an environment where military personnel are required to conform to strict gender roles and norms, it can be challenging for LGBT soldiers to openly express their sexual orientation and engage in...
What psychological tensions emerge when a soldier is simultaneously trained to suppress emotion and expected to provide emotional support to a partner?
Being a member of the military can take an...
While operating under extreme stress, military personnel must be able to maintain high levels of performance and focus their attention on completing tasks effectively.
Receiving emotional messages...
One of the most challenging aspects of maintaining healthy relationships is managing expectations. This can be especially difficult for those whose partners are members of the military. Military...
LGBT service members are those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, pansexual, asexual, agender, nonbinary, or otherwise fall outside traditional gender...
Sexual difficulties can be difficult for all couples regardless of their circumstances, but military spouses face additional challenges due to the stress of deployment. These issues may cause...
Soldiers are often expected to maintain strict discipline while following orders from superiors, but they may also have personal connections with others within their unit. This can create tension...