How Does Deployment Affect Marriage?
They found that deployments are definitely associated with lower marital satisfaction but the biggest difference occurs with the first deployment [1]. As a couple experiences more deployments, they report better satisfaction than before. These results speak to how military marriages adapt to the demands of deployment.

How do I keep my marriage strong during deployment?

Unique Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong During Deployment:

  1. Read. ...
  2. Find Creative Ways to Say “I love you” From a Distance. ...
  3. Make Time to Get to Know Your Spouse Better. ...
  4. Take the Deployment Love Dare. ...
  5. Focus on Your Love. ...
  6. Pray for Your Spouse Every Day.

How do spouses deal with deployment?

Here are some suggestions for coping:

  1. Find things to look forward to. ...
  2. Reach out to others who are in the same situation. ...
  3. Don't try to hide your feelings. ...
  4. Concentrate on what you can control. ...
  5. Learn some stress management techniques that work for you. ...
  6. Take care of yourself.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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