Spouse 101

6 Strategies for the Career-Driven Spouse

People love tuning into the Olympics because they get to experience the amazing rush of winning as their favorite athletes… Read More

Are You Slowly Going Insane in Base Housing?

Dear Sally, I know lots of people who hate base housing, but I really like living on base. Well, I… Read More

5 Toxic Friendships Every Military Spouse Should Avoid

We are increasingly mobile individuals. Whether it's because of the American spirit, the advancement of technology, or expanding marketplaces, gone… Read More

What if Communication ISN’T the Key to a Happy Marriage?

Guest Author: E.J. Smith, M.S., NCC, LPC-Intern and Military SpousePhoto Credit: Tamptopia Photography www.tamtopia.com You've heard it on television from… Read More

Vulnerable Spouse Confessions

[mashshare] Editor's Note: All of the pieces in our "Confessions Series" are anonymous. OPSEC, sigh... it's all we ever hear… Read More

Worried About OPSEC Violation Delaying Homecoming

Dear Sally, My husband is deployed and they are scheduled to be coming home soon. I keep seeing other spouses… Read More

HomeFront Rising – A Ground Breaking Seminar for Military Spouses

Photo Credit: Sarah Butcher HomeFront Rising promised to be a ground-breaking seminar introducing military spouses to a crash-course in politics… Read More

10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a House

I'll start at the most obvious point - the beginning; my first rookie mistake. ---  Spring is time for all… Read More

Dear Sally, I Was Dumped Over a Promotion

Dear Sally, My friend dumped me because my husband was promoted and hers was not, how do I deal with… Read More

Nervous About Nookie After Deployment

Dear Sally, My husband comes home from his first deployment soon. We have only been married a little over a… Read More