10 Things You May Not Know About Military Marriage

" 1. It makes you stronger \r\n \r\n\r\n\u201cWhat doesn\u2019t kill you makes you stronger\u201d, \u201cthe strongest things in life are forged through fire\u201d, there\u2019s a million quotes out there about how life\u2019s trials strengthen you and all of them are true of the challenges you face in a military marriage. \r\n 2. It makes you a better handyman\u2026or handygirl ;) \r\n \r\n\r\nMilitary spouses don\u2019t always have the luxury of handing their husband a honey-do list and we know if we don\u2019t learn to fix it, it\u2019s never getting fixed. So we put on our handyperson hat and have at it, for better or for worse. \r\n 3. It makes you appreciate each other more. \r\n \r\n\r\nPeople talk all the time about how hard military marriages are, but military relationships are pretty darn amazing too. All that separation from each other truly instills a sense of appreciation for your spouse and can make even the mundane everyday things feel pretty magical.\r\n\r\n \r\n 4. It makes you more outgoing. \r\n \r\n\r\nChances are that you\u2019re going to be the \u201cnew kid on the block\u201d in more than one neighborhood, state, or even country multiple times during your spouse\u2019s military career which makes you have to constantly dust off those social skills, be brave, and put yourself out there. \r\n 5. It's\u00a0exciting. \r\n \r\n\r\nMoving every few years can be stressful, but it\u2019s also exciting! How many other people get to explore the United States or even other countries as part of their lifestyle? As much as you may dread each upcoming PCS, you also can\u2019t help but feel a little thrill at the thought of all the new and different places you\u2019ll go. \r\n 6. It makes you communication pros. \r\n \r\n\r\nMilitary couples don\u2019t always have the luxury of talking to each other face to face, or even seeing each other for months at a time, so instead they have to work harder to communicate with each other and feel connected whether it\u2019s through video chat, letters or emails. The upside? It makes the two of you emotionally connected on a deeper level than a lot of marriages will ever get to experience. \r\n 7. It\u2019s always an adventure. \r\n \r\n\r\nThere\u2019s always something new to discover or try in a military marriage, whether it\u2019s a new place to move to, a new destination to explore or even a new restaurant in your new neighborhood to try together. \r\n 8. It gives you a chance to discover who you are. \r\n \r\n\r\nThe military lifestyle gives you a lot of room and push for self-discovery. Whether your spouse is on deployment or you\u2019re in a new place and haven\u2019t made any friends yet, you will find yourself alone on more than one occasion and the best way to combat loneliness is to get out, try new things and discovery new hobbies or interests you didn\u2019t know you had. \r\n 9. It makes you multi-talented. \r\n \r\n\r\nMath tutor, home chef, little league coach, employee, mechanic, handyman, at some point during a military marriage you will learn to do it all and more. \r\n 10. It\u2019s still at its heart just a marriage, like any other. \r\n \r\n\r\nAlthough a military marriage faces unique challenges and situations, ultimately it\u2019s like any other marriage in that it\u2019s about two people and their love for each other that makes them willing to overcome whatever life throws at them. And that\u2019s what makes it beautiful and all worth it.\r\n Connect with us on Facebook! \r\n "

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