Cary Love

You Know Your Spouse Has Been Deployed Too Long When…

My husband will soon leave on his first deployment... Right now, he comes home almost every night, we sleep in… Read More

20 Ridiculous Myths About Military Marriage That Seriously Need Debunked

photos: Jessica McGehee My husband has now been in the military for a little over three years. When he first told… Read More

4 Reasons Why MilSpouses Should Support the Feminist Movement

Over the years, the word feminism has become puzzling, taking on a multitude of definitions. On the negative end, it’s… Read More

3 Ways You Can Be a Better MilSpouse

In serious relationships and marriages, we are right there with our spouses when they face difficult times. Whether you simply… Read More

What It’s Like to Be the Military Significant Other of A Servicemember

When my now husband and I started dating, he told me upfront that he had recently signed a contract with… Read More

4 Ways You Can Support Spouses During Deployment

My husband has been in the Navy since December, 2013. Somehow, we’ve gotten lucky and he has yet to go… Read More

6 Ways You Can Be a Straight Ally for the LGBTQ Community

After the recent Orlando shooting, in which 49 people were killed and 53 were injured, the first thing I did… Read More

3 Superb Ways Murphy’s Law is Actually a Good Thing

When I first fell in love with my now husband, I was bright-eyed about the kind of life the Navy… Read More

3 Reasons Self-Care Should Be A Priority

I work in crisis services at a domestic violence shelter, so it goes without saying that self-care is vital to… Read More

Love, And War

Photo Credit: Lindsay Potter Photography Sitting down to share a virtual coffee date with Tori Eversmann, I must admit I feel… Read More

You’re Getting Married At This Age?! 4 Tips for the Young Military Marriage

By military standards, I didn’t get married at an exceptionally young age. I was 23 and my husband was 25… Read More

10 Reasons I’m Grateful to be a Military Spouse

pc: Felicity Broderick​ I would be lying if I said I always felt grateful to be a military wife. Sometimes I… Read More

Letting Go of Marriage Expectations

On February 15, 2014, my now husband popped the question in our hotel room in Charleston, South Carolina. When I… Read More

Masculinity in the Military

I am proud of my husband for taking risks for our country. I believe our service-members exhibit sacrifice, dedication and… Read More

5 Things to Consider BEFORE You Adopt a Pet

Is Your Military Family Ready for a Pet? The very first day I moved to be with my husband Ryan,… Read More

5 Movies to See Instead of 50 Shades of Grey

If you have any sort of online presence, you already know 50 Shades of Grey has sparked a serious debate.… Read More

Busting the Myths of Eating Disorders

It’s common knowledge that there is an obsession with dieting and weight loss in our culture. We glorify models and… Read More

Why Therapy Might Be Your Saving Grace

As most military spouses will tell you, this lifestyle isn’t always easy. The constant moves, the barely-there husband or wife,… Read More