A study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan found that being in a committed relationship can have significant benefits for those who are deployed. Specifically, it was discovered...
How do couples manage their relationship after loss while maintaining intimacy? It is difficult for both partners to move on from traumatic experiences that have a lasting impact on everyday...
The military is an organization that demands sacrifice from its members. Deployment is one such sacrifice that soldiers must make when they are called to serve their country in active combat. This...
Shared risk-taking is an important aspect of building strong relational bonds. It involves taking risks together that can result in either positive or negative outcomes but ultimately helps to...
Sexual activity is an important part of many romantic relationships, and it can be greatly affected by rotational deployments. These deployments often result in couples being apart for extended...
Anticipation of Partner Absence
When a couple is about to spend time apart for an extended period of time, it can have significant effects on their relationship. This may be due to factors such as...
Soldiers deployed to distant places need to perform their duties while maintaining an excellent relationship with their partners back home. Ethics and morals play a major role in this responsibility,...
Repairing Relationships After Deployment
Deployment can be an incredibly stressful time for both military personnel and their loved ones. During this time, couples are often faced with many...
Researchers have studied the psychological effects of extended periods of separation between couples for decades, but their findings remain inconclusive. While some studies suggest that prolonged...
The negotiation of relational disclosure is an important aspect of social interaction between soldiers. This involves sharing personal information about oneself with others in order to establish and...