In the early days of human history, polygamous marriages were common in many African religious societies. This practice shaped the emotional intimacy, marital satisfaction, and sibling relationships...
Service members often develop close bonds while working together in dangerous situations. These bonds can be particularly strong when they share challenging experiences like combat deployments or...
Soldiers are trained to experience intense emotions during their service and may develop strong bonds with fellow soldiers.
These feelings can be temporary and may differ from true attachments...
Informal emotional norms are defined as unwritten rules that govern the way people behave and interact with each other in a given setting. Military communities, which consist of individuals who have...
In combat situations where emotions run high and life is threatened daily, it can be difficult for soldiers to distinguish friendships from romantic feelings. While there are similarities between...
I will discuss how soldiers may experience romantic feelings for each other while serving together in a high-pressure environment, such as combat or deployments. These feelings can be intense, but...
Military rituals and routines are an integral part of the daily life of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. They help to instill discipline, order, and structure within the organization, but they...
The bond between soldiers is often described as "fraternity", but it can also include romantic, platonic, or familial feelings. It involves trust, respect, loyalty, commitment, sacrifice, compassion,...
The intensity of bonds formed within military units can greatly influence perceptions of emotional closeness in civilian life. When individuals serve together for extended periods of time under...
The military has always been an institution that encourages a strong sense of loyalty and patriotism among its members.
When soldiers are sent to fight in war zones, they often experience feelings...