Military Marriage

Thanksgiving: Why I am Grateful for My Spouse’s Injuries

The term “being grateful” conjures up feelings of gratefulness for: happiness, job security, and health. These are all wonderful qualities… Read More

Remember Your Partner’s Strengths When Learning to Forgive

Forgiveness in marriage is rarely an easy task, and forgiveness in marriage can be particularly daunting at times. If you… Read More

11 Crazy (Yet TRUE) Things About Military Marriage

pc: Corrine Turner Photography I don’t have to tell YOU all of the differences between civilian couples and military couples. There… Read More

6 Crucial Suggestions for a Healthy and Happy Marriage

If you’ve just gotten married, have been married for a while or are thinking of tying the knot, you’ve likely… Read More

5 Things I’ve Learned from Young Military Spouses

I've been a military spouse for a longish (ahem) time. Well, over 25 years, to be exact. While in some… Read More

5 Financial Tips to Keep Your Romance Alive

Let me be upfront and admit I don’t have any deep insights into kindling, rekindling or ramping up your romance… Read More

3 Ways You Can Be a Better MilSpouse

In serious relationships and marriages, we are right there with our spouses when they face difficult times. Whether you simply… Read More

3 Ways That A Long-Distance Relationship Preps You for Deployment

We were at the airport. I’d spent most of the night crying -- and most of the night before that.… Read More

5 Ways to Keep Your Military Marriage Spicy

Everyone loves a beginning, especially the beginning of a relationship. Beginnings hold so much promise, so much excitement, so much....HEAT.… 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