I Am a Military Girlfriend

Ok, I really don't feel like being optimistic tonight. I'm optimistic 80% of the time and tonight, all I feel like declaring is that I wish he were here, holding me. And I'm fine, I'm not a wreck, I just simply had a sh*tty day that I'm...

What's that, civilian girlfriend? Your civilian boyfriend is seriously injured?My boyfriend has training for that.What's that, civilian girlfriend? You got robbed last night because someone came in your house?My boyfriend has training...

I hold no formal recognition with the powers that be. I am at the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card, I am not a dependent or a parent. The man I love may face unspeakable dangers, and I am at the mercy of those who possess...

I've seen so many posts here on experienceproject that a lot gfs and wives were having problems with talking to their guy because he's too damn tired to speak. I think they should go easy on the men. I am currently on video call with my...

Please know that I am not intending for this to be a rant about all military wives, I just recently had a bad experience and wish to share my frustration to get it off my chest.

Most military wives I have encountered have been very...

Gah... Excuse my rant, but I have to get stuff off my chest.

If there is one thing I hate, it's that when I tell people that my boyfriend is in the army the automatically get a look on their face like they feel sorry for me. I really...

yesterday was my boyfriend's graduation we hugged goodbye and I thought I wouldn't see him again for months. he got to his AIT location and found out he could get a weekend pass because of memorial day weekend so I hopped in the car and...

I laid it to him straight, to get his act together or else I'm walking out of the relationship for good. Now he's telling me he will change and that he will treat me like the way I deserved to be treated. I am so sick of dealing with...

My sexy Marine finally asked me out. I was wondering when he was going too! ha ha! I love him so much I will miss him when he has to leave me. I know that this struggle will be hard, but I hope I won't in it alone, I know I have...

I am 16 years old about to be 17 soon, and just a couple minutes ago I had to stop talking to my boyfriend of almost 2 years because he arrived at basic. He's in the army. Its been really tough over the past couple of days because of...

Hey, okay so from the moment I met my boyfriend I fell in love with him. I'm extremely close with his family and me and Matthew were always together. He just deployed and he gave me a promise ring before he left and I love him so much...

Well, obviously I'm not a girlfriend (being a guy and all that) but I'd just like to say to all of you that as a veteran, I'm proud of you all for your love and commitment to our men in uniform.
As one who was once deployed for two...

Hi everyone! I'm finally back!
I hope everyone its ok, and having an easy time with their love ones away =/.
Crazy weeks for me! I move out, crazy schedules and days at work, I've to switch cellphone companies which is so expensive...

"Dear civilian girl,

You complain that your boyfriend has worked late all week and have barely seen him.

-I look forward to the two weeks a year we spend together.

You complain because he doesn't call you enough.

-My heart is...

I'm sure I'm not the first one to experience this, and I wont be the last. But I wanted to vent.
I'm graduating from my high school in 3 days. When my boyfriend went to basic, he swore he'd do everything he could to be here to share...

I stumbled upon a poem today that really seemed to hit home. I just wanted to share it you all as I know most of you can relate.

You don't know.
But im the girl who cries every morning. 
In hopes every night for his safe return home...

I wake up every morning and check my phone looking for a text message or hoping I didn't miss a random call. There's normally nothing. I go through my day working in a daycare practically on my own with nine screaming kids but I try to...

My guy has completely turned around from last week and lately he's been a COMPLETE mush! Loving it and saving every single email because usually, following his moments of weakness where he cannot help but declare how much he cares for...

You know you are a Military Girlfriend/Wife when..1. You don't mind a phone call waking you up at 4 a.m.2. You tell people that ask that he's 'only' been gone a month.3. The smallest contact (short email or 2 minute phone call) from...

Hey my fellow sisters out there everything is starting to get better for me it has been a hard mouth but thanks to all of y'all its been getting a lot better you ladies for very helpful and supportive I'm really starting to think of you...