Of the 573 veterans who participated, 22 percent reported that their partners were unfaithful during deployment. Of the participants who did not report infidelity, 37.8 percent indicated that they were concerned that their partners may have been unfaithful.

Is PTSD a reason for divorce?

Veterans who have been diagnosed with PTSD have reported significant marital difficulties. Studies have shown that nearly 50 percent of their marriages end in divorce and that they are three times as more likely to have multiple marriages end in divorce.

What should you not say to a veteran with PTSD?

What Not to SayDont ask if theyve killed anyone. Dont tread too gently around vets because you assume everyone has experienced trauma. Dont ask them to put difficult experiences behind them. Dont snap — even if they snap. Dont describe their experience for them. Ask before throwing a welcome-home party.More items •6 Apr 2014