Friends

What America Can Learn From Military Spouse Friendships

Originally shared here Not since the Civil War have Americans felt more divided than we do now. The partisan antipathy runs… Read More

How Military Friendships vs. Civilian Friendships Are Very Unique

Hands down, I have won the friend jackpot for my life. Through the different walks and seasons of my life,… Read More

How To Look Past Our Supernatural Toughness and Support a Friend Post-Deployment

Graciously shared from Loudisladylike.com When we lived overseas, my husband and I loved watching AFN commercials. They served as mini… 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

How I Changed My Whole Neighborhood In 2 Weeks

My husband and I had been in this house for about 2 years and my husband was constantly gone and… Read More

Friendship-Dating: Why You Should Befriend Fellow MilSpouses

With every PCS, I'm forced to start dating again. Friendship-dating, that is. Picture this. A speed dating service for military… Read More

8 Ways to Find Your New Best Friends

You're new. You know nobody. So how do you make friends? I recently made my 10th move as a military… Read More

Embrace the Suck: Why You Should Try to Make New Friends on Base

I schlepped into the Tiny Tots ballet class late with two preschoolers in tutus and two not-happy-to-be-here boys in tow.… Read More

A Letter To My Friend, The Divorced Military Spouse

“Divorce.” You barely whispered it. “I’m getting a divorce.” You hadn’t slept, that much was clear. Your hair hung about… Read More

4 Ways You Can Support Spouses During Deployment

My husband has been in the Navy since December, 2013. Somehow, we’ve gotten lucky and he has yet to go… Read More