friendship
Hardwired: The Importance of Purpose and Connection
For most of my adolescent life I found it easier to meander my way from friend group to friend group… Read More
5 Types of Milspouse Friends You Make on a Base
August 1st is National Friendship Day, and as military spouses, we make so many different friends throughout our time at… Read More
My Adventure of Making New Friends as a Military Kid
By Hannah Brown, age 11 “Why is making friends so hard?” I like to tell myself that making friends is… Read More
I Have Friendship PTSD
It is also important to note that, while this article is light-hearted in nature, it in no way seeks to… Read More
Military Life is The Best & The Worst For Friendships
I am not one of those women that shy away from friendships with other spouses. I need them. They are… Read More
Valentine’s Day With a Twist
Author's note: Several weeks after this was published, the military spouse honored in this piece, Auline, passed away unexpectedly. I… Read More
When Daddies Dance
Last May, my husband and I attended the annual Military Ball. My daughter, who is three years old, was beyond… Read More
Dear Civilian Friend, You Need To Know This
Dear Civilian Friend, You are more important to me than you could ever know. It feels no longer than the… Read More
5 Ways Your Civilian Friends are Different from Your Military Friends
No one understands the ups and downs of military life like your military “framily” does, and because of that they… Read More
Have As Much Screen Time As You Want, Kids!
After a birthday or holiday, my children migrate between new toys. From the basketball hoop in the basement… Read More
More Than Just A Military Spouse
The night I met my husband, it was actually my 25th birthday party. I was rocking four inch hot pink… Read More
5 Places to Find Friends
By Julie Steed When I arrived at our current duty station, I felt like I would never make a friend.… Read More