In an Unhealthy Relationship? You Have Options
It’s never easy to end a relationship. But the decision is even harder and more complicated when your partner is hurting you either physically or emotionally.
No matter where you serve or live, free and confidential help is available.
Call 988 and press 1 or 800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255.
Speak with a responder by using the chat service.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800−799−7233.
Find an advocate by using our Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Locator.
Call 988 or 800-273-8255 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Speak with a responder by using Lifeline Chat.
Use your preferred relay service, or dial 711 then 988.
Call the DOD Safe Helpline at 877-995-5247.
Speak with a responder by using the DOD Safe Helpline chat.
For those outside the United States, call your local emergency number.
Contact Military OneSource
Information and support for service members and their families. About the Call Center.
It’s never easy to end a relationship. But the decision is even harder and more complicated when your partner is hurting you either physically or emotionally.
If you have ever had an intimate experience with your partner that made you feel uncomfortable, afraid or that happened to you without your consent, you are not alone. The Department of Defense cares about the safety and well-being of everyone in the military community.
Social media can bring people together, but it can also cause friction in relationships. Learn ways to get on the same page as a couple with social media use.
Geographic separations can be hard on military couples. But with planning and commitment, it is possible to stay in close touch while apart.
Although everyone hopes for a happily-ever-after romance, all couples are bound to experience conflict from time to time. Military couples in particular have unique pressures that most civilians do not have to deal with. In fact, relationship issues are the top reason service members and their families seek non-medical counseling support through Military OneSource.
Relationships take effort and attention, and that’s especially true of military relationships when frequent moves, long separations and additional stress are parts of the equation.
Whether your marriage is strong, rocky or somewhere in between, the fact is many could stand to strengthen their relationship. A loving, resilient marriage is a source of personal happiness and family joy. A solid relationship also lets service members focus on their mission and daily duty requirements.
Learn how Family Advocacy Program victim advocates provide a safe space for survivors of domestic abuse to seek information and assistance.
The COVID-19 pandemic can put added stress on relationships for some couples. Learn more about how to handle challenges in relationships, practice self-care – and how to protect yourself and find support to stay safe, if necessary.
A long-term, loving relationship is more than enjoyable, it gives you emotional support and strength during life’s hard times. Whether you’re dating or have been married for years, it’s important to nurture and grow your relationship.
Relationships are like military missions in that they require strategy, foresight and effort.
As a parent, you want your children to be safe, healthy and happy. And while forming relationships and developing romantic feelings for their peers is a natural part of growing up, relationship abuse is common, and can start early. One of the best ways to be a supportive parent is to know the facts from the start.
These virtual resources offer relationship support for service members and their partners or spouses during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Whether this is the first time or the 20th time that your spouse has been called to active duty, relationships change when a spouse serves away from home.
Learn about four common conflict styles in a relationship and how to overcome them. Delve deeper by watching the five-part Relationship Real Talk video series.
The Defense Department’s inaugural Relationship Wellness Summit is over, but it’s not too late to learn about strengthening connections, rekindling your bond and building relationship skills. Access the summit sessions and get started today!
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