Are military spouses more likely to cheat?
Although our marriages look different to those of our civilian counterparts, military families do not experience a higher rate of infidelity than those in civilian families, which is estimated to be about 1/3 of the population.
What to do if military spouse is cheating?
What sort of punishment do soldiers face for cheating on their spouses? The military penalty remains pretty harsh: up to a year in confinement plus a dishonorable discharge, which entails the forfeiture of all retirement pay.
What is the divorce rate in the Army?
In the. The overall divorce rate is also higher for enlisted troops, at 3.5\%, compared to the divorce rate for officers, at 1.7\%, regardless of gender. Across the services, the highest overall rate among both males and females, officer and enlisted, is tied between the Air Force and the Marine Corps at 3.3\%.
What should I do if my military spouse cheats on Me?
If you are a part of any military spouse Facebook page, you will see frequent posts of military spouses asking for help, advice, and suggestions because they found out their service member was cheating on them. There will be a wide-range of advice from “you need to see a counselor,” to “LEAVE HIM, HE AIN’T WORTH IT, HONEY.”
Does it matter if you’re the spouse or the military member?
There is no conclusive data on who falls into infidelity and cheating when comparing the military service member or the spouse. There are plenty of stories on both sides, which leads to one basic conclusion- it doesn’t matter if you’re the spouse or the service member. Cheating happens because someone makes the poor choice to do so.
Does military life cause people to cheat?
From an unknowing glance, it may seem like military life “causes” people to cheat. It puts people in circumstances (lonely nights, fights during separation, feelings of worthlessness and helplessness, long separations) that basically invites cheating to happen.
How does cheating affect family readiness?
Think about it: cheating causes marital discord-which impacts Family Readiness-which can compromise Mission Readiness. The DoD and military service branches have spent copious amounts of money on military family programs and marriage support.