Tag: advice for newbie spouses
What You Need To Know About Military Base Housing
So you decided you want to live in military base housing, huh?
Now that you’ve made the choice to live on base, you need to...
I Uprooted My Life for This? My Not-So-Perfect Transition into Military...
by Wendi, Guest Contributor
Since I was a little girl I have had a dream of meeting my prince. In my mid-30s, my prince finally...
Episode 22: The Struggle Is Real
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You Got the Ring – Now What? A Guide for Soon-to-Be...
Welcome to the Thunder Dome, future military spouses.
JK, JK, JK. You’re engaged! Congratulations!
You and your soon-to-be spouse are basically real-life versions of the heart-eyed...
3 Things No One Told Me About Pre-Deployment
by Tamala Malerk, Guest Contributor
When I was shopping for a wedding dress, I tried on dresses ranging in price from $99 to $1,500. I...
Marrying into the Military Is Like Joining a Gym
by Karen Poisson, Guest Contributor
As a spouse who has been in the military for a while, outsiders often ask you about this secret world....
A Letter to a Military Spouse on His/Her Wedding Day
Dear Brand-Spankin’ New Military Spouse,
Congratulations on your marriage! It’s awesome that you’ve found someone special to share your life with.
Now that you two have...
Food for Thought: The Smart Military Spouse’s Guide to Giving Advice
This month on NextGen MilSpouse we’re taking a deeper look at common decisions constantly made in the course of military life. We want to...
2 Reasons Why No One Should Be 100% Military Spouse
With every wedding season comes a fresh crop of military spouses. Smiling, excited, determined and possibly studying a map to figure out where the place...
Smart Military Spouse’s Guide to Military Protocol & Courtesies
by Maggie Phillips
When the video of President Obama saluting with a coffee cup in his hand went viral, I shared this Task and Purpose article explaining that...