The transition from military to civilian life is an incredibly difficult one for many reasons, including changing relationships. Veterans may have developed strong and intense bonds with their...
The most common way to learn about relational compatibility is through past experiences in combat or operations. People who have fought together before are more likely to be compatible than those who...
When service members leave their military duties, they may experience significant challenges to their relational identity due to the lack of shared experiences with civilian counterparts. This can...
The return of soldiers from battle can be a difficult time for their partners. Many things have changed during their deployment, including their communication styles. These changes may create...
The military has been widely known for its strict rules and regulations that govern all aspects of life within it. This includes the movement of troops from one place to another, which is often...
The United States military has strict rules regarding behavior in uniform that are meant to maintain order and discipline within the ranks. These include prohibitions against drinking alcohol while...
How do partners interpret emotional withdrawal that arises from trauma-related coping mechanisms in returning soldiers?
We will explore how traumatic experiences affect romantic relationships...
A soldier's experience in war can be filled with intense emotions such as guilt and shame that may make it difficult to have healthy relational and sexual intimacy. In fact, many veterans struggle...
Soldiers in battle experience a variety of emotions including anger, frustration, fear, and guilt. They must cope with intense stress and anxiety in life-threatening situations. After returning home...
When soldiers return home from deployment, they often find themselves struggling to communicate their experiences to civilians, who may have difficulty understanding the unique challenges they face...