Friends

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

Originally shared at desideratastories When I hear the phrase “the comfort zone,” it’s followed by sinister music in my head. Shouldn’t I...

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

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

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

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

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

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

After the recent Orlando shooting, in which 49 people were killed and 53 were injured, the first thing I did...

The presidential election is quickly approaching. Opposing candidates, all those ideas, all those strong opinions. Sometimes it can be exciting and stimulating;...

You know what the gods of fabricated wisdom say: “every Bonnie needs a Betty and every Clyde needs a Calvin.”...

"We just arrived at our new base a couple weeks ago. I found out about a spouse social and a...

1. Transferring to a new duty station can be rough. Between the financial cost, the PCS process and finding somewhere...

A while back we talked about how to spot 5 specific toxic friendships and told you to run when you meet...

Dear Civilian Friend, It’s me, your friend that doesn’t text back 75% of the time because I constantly mentally reply instead of...

As a military spouse one the most common questions I am asked is, “Isn’t it hard making new friends all...

Dear Civilian Friend, You are more important to me than you could ever know. It feels no longer than the...

There are so many wonderful reasons to love being a military spouse, not least of which are the exotic duty...