Reintegration after military service is often portrayed as a triumphant return to civilian life.
Many veterans who have experienced combat find that their new reality has changed significantly...
Couples must learn to share quarters without sacrificing their own sense of independence. There are many ways that couples can create boundaries between themselves and others who may be living in...
What internal conflicts arise when a service member's need for emotional control clashes with a partner's desire for vulnerability and openness?
When a service member is required to maintain...
The Role of Romantic Relationships in Military Contexts
Romantic relationships can have many benefits for individuals in military contexts, such as improving emotional wellbeing and decreasing...
Trust issues can arise for couples when one partner is actively deployed due to several reasons such as communication difficulties, lack of transparency about the deployment, changes in lifestyle and...
Sexual intimacy is an important part of any relationship, including those between military personnel and their partners. For many couples, sex can be a way to manage stress, express affection, and...
Military life is often associated with stress and pressure, but it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom for married couples. With proper communication skills and mutual understanding, it is possible...
Mutual Trust can be defined as an emotional bond between partners that is based on honesty, transparency, and respect. When this bond is absent, it can lead to increased stress levels and decreased...
How does military culture shape marriage and family life?
Impact of deployment on marriages
Military culture places unique demands on married people that can put strain on their relationships....
In many ways, sexual intimacy can be quite different in military settings compared to civilian life. Military personnel often live in close quarters with each other, which means that they share...