Would you marry someone in the military? - Page 2

Honeykiss1974 · #1 03-27-2003, 12:32 AM

I would marry a military man. Although I wouldn't care for the "military life" (i.e. moving every few years) I would be ok.

When loves comes calling, you just gotta answer!

Kevin · #2 03-27-2003, 12:53 AM

Hell no.

I wouldn't want to be drug around the world like that. Not cool at all. I like to *visit* other places... Not live there.

ShaedyKD · #3 03-27-2003, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by cash78mere
while i wouldn't want to raise my family like "army brats"

I would have no problem having kids if my husband were in the military. Are you a military BRAT? I'm an Army BRAT and obviously didn't grow up knowing any other way. As much as it sucked moving around a lot, you actually get used to it. When I was a kid, I had tons of pen pals. What kid doesn't like to get mail? Not to mention "going away parties"! While I have never lived overseas, I have lived in 6 different states. Some people never leave their hometown, and that's cool - but once you get used to moving around a lot, it gets in your blood. You end up like moving. I want a career where I can relocate if I want to. I think that exposing children to many different environments can only add to their life experience. I went from elementary school in CA, where a lot of my friends were Asian-American, to living on Long Island where I was the only white kid in my class and the majority were African-American. Living on a military base offers such support for families who have deployed loved ones. It's also a chance to make fast friends and enjoy many benefits. I feel very privileged to have grown up as a BRAT, and can honestly say it was the best time of my life...wait, it actually was my life!

And I still go to MacDill AFB (aka Central Command) for doctors appointments and shopping...those airmen are SO HOT! Makes me want to get sick more often

And to answer the question - I would DEFINITELY marry a soldier in THE US ARMY! (Why not a Navy man, you ask? Oh, cause my dad would disown me!

No, really though, he would!)

I support our troops!

nyrdrms · #4 03-27-2003, 02:09 AM

If I loved someone, it wouldn't matter what his job was.

As for the military, I grew up in a military family and know the benefits of it, as well as the draw backs. Yes, having a loved one who's deployed or out to sea for a length of time is hard. But if he's doing something that he believes in, I would stand behind him. On top of that, he would be setting a good example for any children that we may have.

Being raised a "military brat" I couldn't imagine spending my entire life in one place. I've made so many friends throughout the country, and because of the military, I've been put into environments that I wouldn't have been in otherwise and met a lot of wonderful people.

Plus, you have your medical and dental care taken care of....base housing (yeah it can suck, but you don't have to worry about moving earlier to look for a house)....and a wonderful network of support, it helps you to understand that you aren't the only one missing your spouse/parent/child, etc.

So, absolutely!

DZHBrown · #5 03-27-2003, 02:12 AM

While it wouldn't be my first choice of occupation of my spouse due to the moving around and absences, if I loved him and he was "the one" for me, of course I would. And like other women on here have said, military men are sexy as hell!

sarahgrace · #6 03-27-2003, 02:28 AM

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And to answer the question - I would DEFINITELY marry a soldier in THE US ARMY! (Why not a Navy man, you ask? Oh, cause my dad would disown me! No, really though, he would!)

Heh...as an Air Force brat, I have to say I'm partial to the Air Force men!! I also have a cousin in the Navy and two uncles, one who was in the Marines, and another in the Army, so I guess I wouldn't be disowned if I happed upon a husband in another branch

I had an interesting childhood, my dad was on active duty until I was 10, retired after that, so I moved 6 times before I was 10 and then stayed in the same place all through middle school and high school. So I sort of know what it was like to grow up as a military kid and as a civilian. I have to say from my experience, they're different, but one isn't necessarily better than the other...it sort of depends on the temperment of the individual kid I think.

Sarah

sugarplumfairy · #7 09-13-2006, 01:51 PM

That would be a really hard thing to do, especially if they move around alot.

I can't imagine what that must be like, especially if they are overseas.

My hat is off!

AlphaGamDiva · #8 03-27-2003, 03:09 AM

military man=fine lookin' ass...those buns could sho'nuf be in MY kitchen for the rest of my life!!! woohoo!

seriously, doesn't matter the job in the world...it's all about getting the job done right in the home. haha!

monica
I SUPPORT THE GOOD OL' U S OF A!!!!

#9 03-27-2003, 07:56 AM

Three years ago, I met a wonderful guy in the Coast Guard and I thought that we were going to get married. That relationship's over, but I learned a lot about military life by hanging out with some of the wives.

In the course of our relationship I endured 6 deployments, which was hard because I often didn't get as much info as some of the wives did [I was often treated as a 2nd class citizen just because I was only his GF]. I went through highs and lows emotionally and physically because of that relationship. KillarneyRose knows, she's been through every shopping spree I went through just to get temporary happiness...although I did get a few nice manicures/pedicures/Kate Spade purses.

With this war going on, I don't think I could marry a man in the military, not right now anyway. I wouldn't rule it out, though. I guess it'd depend on what kind of man he is.

I get pissed off whenever I hear about a woman being into military men for the sole purpose of getting married. They think they've got it made...you know, free benefits, free housing, etc. Please. I see a LOT of them at the E-Club and other places frequented by military guys.

But damn, I really do have something for men in uniform.

#10 09-13-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OohTeenyWahine

Three years ago, I met a wonderful guy in the Coast Guard and I thought that we were going to get married. That relationship's over, but I learned a lot about military life by hanging out with some of the wives.

In the course of our relationship I endured 6 deployments, which was hard because I often didn't get as much info as some of the wives did [I was often treated as a 2nd class citizen just because I was only his GF]. I went through highs and lows emotionally and physically because of that relationship. KillarneyRose knows, she's been through every shopping spree I went through just to get temporary happiness...although I did get a few nice manicures/pedicures/Kate Spade purses.

With this war going on, I don't think I could marry a man in the military, not right now anyway. I wouldn't rule it out, though. I guess it'd depend on what kind of man he is.

I get pissed off whenever I hear about a woman being into military men for the sole purpose of getting married. They think they've got it made...you know, free benefits, free housing, etc. Please. I see a LOT of them at the E-Club and other places frequented by military guys.

But damn, I really do have something for men in uniform.

Wow, I posted this over three years ago.

So now three years later, would I marry someone in the military?

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

If I fall in love with someone, he's getting out before we say 'I do.'

FiReKraCkEr · #11 03-27-2003, 08:29 AM

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Originally posted by OohTeenyWahine

But damn, I really do have something for men in uniform.

Amen, Amen......I think I attract dudes in uniform or something...lol

Angels&Arrows · #12 03-27-2003, 09:52 AM

Not only would I... I did and have been married for seven years Sunday!!

My father is a retired Army officer... 28 years!!!!! And my husband was in the Navy for six years!!!

OTW, I understand what you are saying about the GF v. the wife! There is definately different information given, I was in both roles and went through four deployments in less then three years... two of them six months, three month and six weeks... and numerous one week training excersices (just out of reach of land). And this was before everyone had email! We would get typed messages from the ship and if we wanted to send one we had to go to the base and send one from a special computer!

Military spouses are very special individuals and deserve our aplause!

White_Chocolate · #13 03-27-2003, 12:57 PM

well, i dated air force guys when i went to school in valdosta
but it wasn't that bad because it's the air force we're talking about here

anyway, last night, we went out bar hopping
and there was some army guys hanging out in their uniforms(easy target practice for arabs who want revenge)
anyway, these guys look oh-so-scrumptious
well, we bought drinks for all of the guys
and then they give that speech used during world war II
'i may die tomorrow. . .don't you want to know that you're the last girl that breathed my kisses'
i never thought i'd fall for that line. . .so cheesy
i gave my number to a private
he called me this morning. . .so sweet

AlphaSigLana · #14 03-27-2003, 01:51 PM

I'll marry anyone who asks me.
I think military men are sexy, but at the same time I really like to be around the person I'm with a lot so it would be hard to be with a military man since they are so busy and gone a lot. There's also the sad fact that they could die in the line of duty.

DSTCHAOS · #15 10-01-2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaSigLana

I'll marry anyone who asks me.

That's scary.

I think military men are sexy and I particularly love Marines. Dated a couple of FINE ones. But I dated them for fun and not with the goal of becoming attached.

Someone else mentioned "when love comes calling you have to answer." Not really. People should always reserve the ability and right to bow out of situations that make them unhappy or aren't in their best interest. Love or not.