military relationships

The Rules for Keeping Your Marriage “In Shape” Have Changed

While principles like communication and making time for each other are important when it comes to maintaining marriage fitness, some… Read More

Spouse Confessions: My Husband Cheated on Me Repeatedly

One of the first things I heard about the military community is that there are a lot of cheating spouses.… Read More

The Comfort Zone: Get To Steppin’

Originally shared at desideratastories When I hear the phrase “the comfort zone,” it’s followed by sinister music in my head. Shouldn’t I… Read More

Male Spouse Perspective: Transitioning Out of the Military

  Retirement: The World's Longest Coffee Break! I like to start out my article with a quote that pertains to… Read More

Stand With Moms: A Heartbreaking Story Of The Effects Of Postpartum Depression

I’ve read about, heard and even seen tragic instances transpire right in front of my eyes-pausing to ask questions and… Read More

Military Spouse Wellness Summit: A week-long, online event that will impact your life and marriage

It's not too late to register for the amazing adventure this week! InDependent is an incredible organization who is here solely to… Read More

Dear Mindy, I’m Not a Spouse YET and They Hate Me

Dear Mindy, First let me tell you a bit about my situation. I am 24 and engaged to a service… Read More

10 Homecoming Date Ideas on a Budget

The rush of homecoming after a long deployment sometimes leaves you needing a little romance in your lives. Unfortunately, sometimes managing… Read More

The Moment I Fell in Love with His Military Side

When we first started dating, I knew about Matt’s military experience the same way I know where my parents went… Read More

7 Long-Distance Date Night Ideas

It’s inevitable in the military community that you will be spending time away from your spouse. Deployments, schools, TAD assignments,… Read More

Struggles of a Military Girlfriend

When I first met Zach neither one of us wanted to be in a relationship, but we were instantly connected.… Read More

In Sickness and In Health

In loving memory of Caeli Von Donk Black.  One year ago today, on Saturday, June 6th 2015,  Lt. Colonel Caeli… Read More

7 Friends Every Military Spouse Needs

You know what the gods of fabricated wisdom say: “every Bonnie needs a Betty and every Clyde needs a Calvin.”… Read More

The Hard Work of Falling in Love After Deployment…Again

About six months ago my husband returned from his third deployment overseas. True to military life: the deployment, homecoming and… Read More

The Only Thing Harder Than Being a Military Spouse…Is Not Being One Anymore

So much of what we as spouses encounter daily is subject to any number of gag rules. Your spouse's deployment… Read More

I Adore My Husband, But I Might Need an Alibi Soon

I feel like I should start this off with a disclaimer, because first of all I don't want people getting… Read More

#PowerOfMarriage

Recommitting can never come too late or too often. With spring around the corner, it reminds us that life can… Read More

Dear Mindy, Wife In Need

Dear Mindy, I have no idea where to turn to so I decided to write to you guys in hope… Read More