LDR. Possibly one of the most dreaded acronyms we’ll ever use. My husband and I were together for four years before we kissed our LDR (long distance relationship) goodbye and actually got …
Why I am Thankful for Long Distance
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Not Your Grandma’s #MilLife
My grandma was my person. She got me. She saw me. She was always — no questions asked — in my corner. I spent nearly every day at her house under her …
When it Comes to Domestic Abuse, Be an Upstander, not a Bystander
You don’t have to live in an abusive household to have a story about domestic violence. After all, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men in the U.S. report being …
I Now Pronounce You a Military Spouse
Congratulations! I hope you’ve popped the bubbly and are thrilled to start this new life. Whatever your vision is for the day, entering this new world starts with a wedding. Large or …
Communication Is Key in Military Marriage
It’s no secret that communication is vital in marriage. When our lives revolve around long work hours, training schedules and deployments it’s easy for our connection with our spouses to get lost …
What I Learned from Relationship Coaching
Talking to a counselor can be a helpful way to work through the challenges of military life. However, finding a counselor who’s a good fit can be difficult, and knowing what to …
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