Calling all Army wives, i have a question!!

[lovemysoldier06]

my boyfriend just brought up marriage... it wont be for about 2 years.. he'll be in iraq until 08... how is army life? right now im a hairstylist in a small town, attempting to move into my own apartment, im not very domestic, but im trying to learn.... hes talking about transferring to fort campbell so we could be close to home in indiana..what happens in the daily life of an army wife? what can i expect? :confused:

[nikimae22]

my boyfriend just brought up marriage... it wont be for about 2 years.. he'll be in iraq until 08... how is army life? right now im a hairstylist in a small town, attempting to move into my own apartment, im not very domestic, but im trying to learn.... hes talking about transferring to fort campbell so we could be close to home in indiana..what happens in the daily life of an army wife? what can i expect? :confused:

You have nothing to worry about. If you love the guy then you know that it is the right thing to do. I was against my husband joining at first, but now I am so happy that he joined because it made us so much closer. I wouldn't trade anything that I have. I say you go for it. If you love him then you will support him no matter what goes on. What I do as a military wife is try to get others together that are going through what I am and just have a good time. Otherwise my kids keep me very busy. If you don't have either of them then I know that work is going to keep you busy and then all you have to do is find stuff that will keep you busy. It is hard to be a military wife, but yet it is the greatest joy.

[lovinmynavyman]

Everybody thinks diffrently about being a military wife and the life.. but i would have to say beside when they leave out and you dont get to see them everything else is great.. you get to meat new people and have the time of your life...Like i said the only part of the whole thing is when he's gone...and your doing that now.. if you can handle that then your set..

[proud_airforce_wife]

Hey girl,
I have been with my man since i was 15 years old and he came in the air force when we had a child. I begged him not to go in because i was 7 months heavy. He did and missed our baby girl being born. But now when i look back on all that and look at where i was and where WE are at now i wouldn't change a thing. I love him so much. Yeah he leaves alot he has been home about 6 months out of this year. But you know that always makes us so much closer and beleave me when when you guys are married you will be like "When is your next tdy" for real lol. Just hang in there because this will be the best thing that ever happend to you!!I PROMISE!!~Felicia

[malkaviandelight]

It can be alot of fun, it can be stressful at times. You might have to move alot, depending on his trade and stuff. Personally i like being a mlitary/army wife, and then i have friends who hate it. Its something that you really have to think about thats for sure. But, if you really love him i can't see it being a problem, you just learn to adapt to the new life, them being gone for long periods of time, missing important dates but its worth it to spend your life with the man you love ;) It won't be easy, but it can be awesome too ;)

[you_are_the_brave]

Being an army wife is amazing, you get amazing benefits, respect and you can be proud of what sacrifices your husband has made! Not to mention you will be married to the love of your life! It's the most amazing thing to ever happen to me! It is extremely hard to let them go, but when they come back, it is even mpore magickal than it was before they left!