Would you marry someone in the military?

[Munchkin03]

At this point in time, I can safely say NO. I'm a civilian, but I grew up in a military town, my father served, my grandfather and a few other male relatives made careers out of it. I feel like there are more downsides to benefits at this point in time, and with my political leanings wouldn't mesh well with my being an officer's wife (because that's the only way I would do it if I got older). I don't like the idea of my husband being away for a year or so, while I was home being mom and dad until he got home. Call me a selfish liberal, but I just won't do it at this point in time. The benefits as they stand right now don't impress me that much--I've heard that Tricare is a bitch compared to our private insurance.

[LeslieAGD]

My first love is in the Army. Had we gotten to the point of a marriage proposal I would have happily said yes. I don't necessarily know if I would have adjusted to the lifestyle; but I think if you love the person, anything is possible.

[cougar15]

I would totally marry a military man!! My long time guy friend/crush is going to be one after he graduates (ROTC) and I so respect him for his career decision. We have had many conversations about it and I am just blown away by his dedication to serve this country. I have lived in the same area my entire life so I would love to move different places while he serves out his career, just have to get him to marry me..

[Honeykiss1974]

Just bumping back up.....

[Dionysus]

I'm not going to make a blanket statement on all millitary guys, but many of them do have a distinct personality type - that I don't think I would be compatible with at all.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by Dionysus
I'm not going to make a blanket statement on all millitary guys, but many of them do have a distinct personality type - that I don't think I would be compatible with at all.

Some will gut you so you gotta be careful.

-Rudey

One of my best friends and sorority sisters is marrying a guy in the army as soon as he gets home from Iraq. I can't say yes or no for sure, but I mean this is my experience with army guys: we used to go country dancing at this club that was near an army base so i mean it was flooded with good looking guys. I had on more than one occasion someone try to get me to sleep with them by saying that they were leaving for Iraq the next day and that they were scared and needed someone to talk to, blah blah blah. Ok, MAYBE they were scared, but they were also drunk and I don't do one night stands. It was kind of funny. ESPECIALLY when the next weekend that guy is back at the place. Hmmmmmmmmmmm that was a short trip.

[Honeykiss1974]

Well my opinion hasn't changed.

Although I do know that it will definitely be a lifestyle adjustment for me. (long deployments, frequent relocations, etc.)

[AKA2D '91]

LOL.

If my destiny calls me (Jesus would have to write it down and place it before my eyes) to marry a military man, police officer, fireman, or preacher (I just added that)...then I would. However, I would not marry any one of those mentioned above.

[Taualumna]

I'm not sure. I'd like to hold a permanent job (at least until I have children), and military families move around a lot. I don't want to have to give up my career for my husband.

[cashmoney]

Originally posted by Jadey28
Military men are the same as police officers and firemen. Everyday they put their lives at risk for the protection of others.

Thats the biggest bunch of bullhsit I've ever heard. Military people are nothing like police officers unless they're MP. Military people fight wars, defend our country and kill people legally. Cops, on the other hand, don't do any of those three. Cops are those guys in highschool that always wanted to be cool and respected but never got there. Cops think they're the shit and have all the authority because they have their little badge. They think they can do what they want. Military people obey orders and do what they're told. Military people get mad respect their whole lives for serving their country......cops get their pension and sink into oblivion. People want to beat cops up just because they're cops. You never hear lil'thugs or rappers talking about busting a cap on some army people. If the penalites werent so harsh you'd see more cops get their asses kicked than what presently do. COPS would be the number TV show in america if hitting a police officer was treated the same if you hit anyone else. Everyone would watch them get beat down, myself included.





NO, I wouldnt EVER marry someone in the military. The girls in there are dykes anyhow.

[Coramoor]

I'm in the Army, but I don't think there is any way in hell I would marry someone while I'm in.

What most people don't know is that the divorce rate is ridiculous. One of my fraternity brother's was deployed for 14 months and on return they had new babies waiting for them, wives with boyfriends, or straight out divorce papers waiting on them. I think it ended with like 60-65% either being divorced or cheated on.

Fuck that. Sorry girls-I don't trust any of you.

[chopperLI905]

i just have to say that from the flip side women in uniform are good looking to. I have seen my share of good looking women in uniform. and i would marry a woman in uniform.

[XOMichelle]

I guess it depends on the person, doesn't it? The older I get, the more I realize that some people just fit, no matter what their background.

However, if I could pick the perfect profile of my husband, I wouldn't pick someone who is in the military. Someone who had been in the military, but isn't anymore would be just fine. But, I definately dream of a functional family unit. I want my baby's daddy to be around!

[omegamcgee]

A few months ago, maybe. Now, NO WAY. I hate the war, and, even though I don't hate the soldiers (please don't accuse me of that, my own dad was a vet), I couldn't do it. A girl from my town got married in July, and her husband died Sunday in Fallujah. She's only 19. I don't think I could handle that. I'm not very brave though.