When it comes to marriage, society generally expects couples to have a certain level of equality between them. This means that both partners should contribute equally to their relationship in terms...
I will discuss how couples employ ritualized expressions of love and support to sustain intimacy under extreme conditions such as being apart due to work, military service, health issues, prison...
The term "LGBT" stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender. Service members are people who serve in the military. Duty is the obligation to perform a task or function. Emotional closeness refers...
How do families living near conflict learn to integrate the constant possibility of loss into everyday routines without losing intimacy?
The question poses an important issue for families who live...
Emotional stability is an important component that helps people adjust to changes in their lives. This includes both major life changes such as getting married or having children, but also smaller...
Gender Norms and Soldiers' Relationships
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to navigating gender norms and maintaining satisfying relationships. Unlike many civilians, they must balance...
Soldiers are required to maintain high levels of physical fitness and readiness for deployment, often spending weeks or months away from their families and friends. During times of war, they may be...
A stable commitment to another person is an essential part of any healthy relationship. It shows that you are committed to each other's wellbeing and happiness.
It can be challenging to maintain...
Sexual unavailability is an important issue that affects many people who serve their country through operational duties. These individuals may be deployed for extended periods of time, away from...
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining close relationships during deployment due to the nature of military service. Deployment can create significant disruptions in normalcy for...