...real loneliness is having no one to miss. Think yourself lucky you've known something worth missing.
Emma DonoghueRead
With soldiers, their wives are so fundamental in their relationships, and yet there's this kind of other war happening back in the States, where wives of soldiers don't quite understand what their husbands have been through, because their husbands won't really talk about it, and that's really the hidden war.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The special bond between soldiers and their wives is often challenged by communication gaps regarding the soldiers' experiences.
This quote highlights the complexities of relationships between soldiers and their wives, emphasizing that while wives play a crucial role in supporting their husbands, there exists a disconnect that can lead to emotional struggles. The 'hidden war' refers to the unspoken challenges faced by soldiers, which can make it difficult for their partners to understand their experiences and feelings, ultimately affecting their relationships.
Themes
SoldiersWivesRelationshipsCommunicationUnderstandingEmotional Struggle
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the support roles of military families, this quote can illustrate the emotional complexity involved.
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