Nothing shakes up a marriage like having kids. On one hand, bonding over a child deepens and connects you as a couple in a way nothing else does. On the other hand, …
Topic: Marriage
How To Strengthen Relationships During Stressful Times
Just this morning over breakfast, my husband and I were debating the Personally Procured Move or partial PPM. Our move is three months away and I’m already stressing. There are so many …
Nurturing Your Military Relationship
Military couples face challenges that civilian couples do not. We learn to pivot without much notice, are constantly relocating, and reinventing ourselves and our families in new landscapes, jobs, schools and support …
Keep the Fire Burning in Your Military Relationship
After years of living in base housing — where utilities were mostly covered by BAH — we recently moved into a home with a wood-burning furnace. There’s natural gas heat too, but …
Loneliness and Deployment
Life as a military spouse/partner demands a great deal from us. Our role calls for resiliency and the ability to handle change and juggle a lot of moving parts. These demands are …
“Love Every Day:” A Way to Bring the Spark Back Into Your Marriage
Many service members and military families are aware that Military OneSource exists, but not many are aware of all of the unique tools Military OneSource has to offer. The Department of Defense …