When couples spend time separated by long distances, it’s common to run into problems with miscommunication and misunderstandings. During deployment, when communication is sometimes limited or unavailable, military couples often struggle to …
Topic: Marriage
Keeping the Art of Letter Writing Alive
My husband and I have an unusual treasure: an old cardboard boot box. It’s bright yellow and originally contained his first pair of military boots. It’s still in our closet now, 18 …
Jar of Gratefulness
This was my jar of gratefulness, a jar you fill with scraps of paper on which you’ve written things you’re grateful for or, more often, things you hope will come to fruition. …
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 …
Keeping Marriage Strong During Deployment
Spending time apart is difficult for any relationship. Military couples going through deployment face challenges such as limited communication, time zone differences, combat zone stress, and missing important life moments. A deployment …
Learning to Cook for One, Two or 22
Gone are the bachelorette days of a glass of wine and some crackers for dinner, but as a married woman in her twenties, the kitchen and I are still getting to know …