Many partners of those who are deployed away from home often experience feelings of loneliness and anxiety. This is especially true during times when there is a lot of uncertainty about their...
Strategies to preserve relational intimacy, continuity, and emotional security
Relationships are important to humans for various reasons; one such reason is that they allow individuals to bond and...
As soldiers are deployed to various parts of the world for missions that may last weeks or months, it can be difficult to maintain positive mental health. They face numerous stressors such as being...
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to building and maintaining relationships due to their constantly changing living conditions, which include restricted privacy. This can make it...
When one partner has more operational risk than the other, it can be challenging to maintain intimacy in a relationship. This discrepancy may arise from differences in income, job responsibilities,...
Physical presence is an important aspect of relational loyalty. Individuals who are unable to maintain continuous physical proximity may struggle to establish a sense of closeness with their...
How do soldiers navigate intimacy when both partners face life-threatening risks?
Soldiers who are away from home for months or years risk losing their ability to maintain a healthy relationship...
Soldiers are trained to be disciplined and patient individuals who can handle difficult situations under pressure.
Their ability to maintain healthy relationships while deployed is often...
Military life is characterized by high levels of stress, physical danger, and disruption to regular family routines that may pose significant challenges for maintaining healthy and satisfying...
We will explore how humor and playfulness can help maintain emotional and sexual intimacy between couples during high-stress deployments. Humor is an essential tool for maintaining connections and...