Mechanisms to Sustain Intimacy and Attachment Under Unpredictable Schedules
The following mechanisms can help couples sustain intimacy and attachment even when they have unpredictable work...
Deployment timelines are an important factor that can have a significant impact on how military service members approach their personal lives, including their emotional commitments and relationship...
The ability to plan ahead can be challenging for those who are unable to predict what will happen next. In this way, an individual's level of emotional regulation may affect their capacity to...
Soldiers have always had to contend with separation from their loved ones while deployed, but for LGBT individuals, this can be even more challenging due to limited support systems available. In...
Adapting Expectations to Deployment
When partners or spouses are involved in military deployments, it is natural for them to have certain expectations about how they will be able to maintain their...
The art of balancing risk management with maintaining intimate connections has always been essential for military personnel. While there are many risks involved in war, it is imperative that soldiers...
People who have been experiencing relational anxiety may be aware that their emotional state is affected by uncertainty about upcoming events or deployments. In such cases, it is important to...
Strategies for Military Couples' Sexual Satisfaction during Long Separations
Military couples face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining sexual satisfaction during extended periods of...
Relationship anxiety is common among military service members who are preparing for deployment or an unpredictable assignment that may require them to be away from their loved ones for extended...
Under imminent threat, negotiation can be challenging for many reasons. One reason could be fear. Sexual intimacy may feel like an unnecessary risk during a dangerous situation because it requires...