Marriage is seen as one of the biggest commitments that two individuals can make, next to being parents. You stand before each other, vowing to love one another for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, til death do you part. But it’s so much more than those words. It’s patience, sacrifice, and tolerance. It’s unconditional love, and aContinue reading “The Vows We Make Long Before Marriage”
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When Your SO Has A Dangerous Job
The military is chalk-full of different job options, also known as MOS’s. The scale pretty much moves from somewhat dangerous, to very dangerous, but almost all of them involve some sort of risk. Even when our significant other is home, the worrying doesn’t stop. We worry when they’re in the field, and we worry when they’re justContinue reading “When Your SO Has A Dangerous Job”
What Fourth of July Means to Us
Among military families, there are some special holidays that we hold near and dear to our hearts. The Fourth of July is certainly one of those days. It’s a day to celebrate the birth of this beautiful, growing nation. A time to look back on the strong men and women of our history who fought forContinue reading “What Fourth of July Means to Us”
Dear U.S. Army, Thank You..
Surprised? Don’t be. All around me I see mixed feelings and emotions towards different branches, and it’s really easy to say that we “hate” them sometimes. Either it’s the “hurry up and wait” or the distance, or all the little things that get under our skin. I certainly understand that level of frustration 100%. ButContinue reading “Dear U.S. Army, Thank You..”
From Loving a Military Man to Loving a Veteran
Loving a military man is a challenge of its own, one which requires being in a constant state of transition. But what happens when the routine stops, and the uniform is put away for good? I know it’s something we all think about, because once you’ve been in this lifestyle for a few years, it’sContinue reading “From Loving a Military Man to Loving a Veteran”
10 Misconceptions About Military Families
The more I get to know the military community around me, the more I see that there’s a significant divide between military and civilian families.
The Modern Military Relationship
Recently, I came across a post on one of my favorite blogs, A Semi-Delicate Balance. The post discusses the many ways in which the modern military spouse is changing the game, along with the introduction of the book: Modern Military Spouse: The Ultimate Military Life Guide for New Spouses and Significant Others by J.D Collins, LaurenContinue reading “The Modern Military Relationship”
To The Girl Who Reminded Me That I’m “Just” a Girlfriend
Throughout the military community, I’ve met so many wonderful people. I’ve met people who are far more supportive, encouraging, and understanding than anyone I had in my life previously.
Keeping The Spark In Your Military Relationship
Sometimes distance makes the heart grow fonder; I can certainly relate to this. But sometimes, it makes the heart grow distant too. No matter how much you love each other, distance can be vicious in more ways than one.
Keeping Your Identity In Your Military Relationship
Lets face it, we all get a little bit caught up sometimes. If you’re in a military relationship like myself, than you know exactly what I mean. We get so busy trying to plan around training cycles and deployments, that our life starts to have very little balance. I meet so many military girlfriends, boyfriends, andContinue reading “Keeping Your Identity In Your Military Relationship”
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