Don’t plan anything, ever.
Please, for the love of all good things, don’t make plans. Don’t assume you can take that vacation next year. Don’t assume you can go home for Christmas. In fact, don’t even assume your partner will be home from work for dinner. Seriously.
Or, make the plans, and then don’t be surprised when Uncle Sam says “nope!”
Most of all, don’t assume you know anything about the military’s plans for your partner: base, career, any of it. The cringe is so real.
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