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I Hate the Army

What Am I Ever Going To Do? I Can't Take Army Life...at All!!!

By: anonarmywife
Written on September 12th, 2011
Age: 26-30
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9 responses
  • LonelyFirefly

    In the grave there is lots of time for silence. Say seething now before your life is completely messed up. You love your family, I assume he does too, so make him see what it's doing to his kids. Plus you are right an intelligent womanise you should not have to be stuck under the thumb if such a rigid institution

    Apr 26
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  • hugemansausage

    Listen, I was at in the top 01.% of the Army then my wife and I had children and it changed my whole outlook. I am never with my kids and I miss my wife and little ones every time I go to the field. I am an infantry officer from a family of military guys and was prior enlisted. Trust me, I know the draw that your husband feels toward the army and as a man he wants to provide for you guys while doing something he loves. You and him need to discuss your feelings and be HONEST with each other. Nothing is worth being miserable all the time, that is why I'm getting out along with my the Squad Leaders in my Platoon and many of my fellow officers. On top of it all, you cannot justify this ridiculous war. Good luck to you guys.

    Mar 9
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  • energeez

    sounds like you should just ride it out till he gets out. good luck!

    Sep 1, 2012
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  • wubboux

    The army is a good decision, and a great sacrifice. However, it isn't for everyone, and it certainly isn't for a family. The army doesn't care about family, nor do they care about your circumstances, you and your husband are a stat. Your husband seems to be a very good man who has made many sacrifices to continue his military career, but at some point we have to realize when those sacrifices are too great. Family comes first, always, because in the end when your husband leaves the army - you are all he will have.



    Children will not understand a "greater mission" until they are old enough to understand what their father does, by that time they have already missed out on the best parts of their youth. Anonarmywife, do what is best for your family, not the army. Jobs are tough out there, but they are out there nevertheless, and many are on par with the military if not greater.



    Good luck. FTA forever.

    Mar 6, 2012
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  • armyintel12

    The bottom line is that your husband is doing something honorable while at the same time something to to help support the family. The military is made of strong individuals such as your husband so please be strong for him. If the military life was easy then everybody would cater to it. It is tough growing up with a father in the military but you're kids must understand the greater mission: National Security. We (military personnel) are in this to protect the nation first and foremost with secondary missions. Do not whine and complain because your husband has enough on his plate, be strong. Turn on the news, civilian life isn't all that glamorous either. You two will look back on his military career as a great decision, guaranteed.

    Dec 7, 2011
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  • anonarmywife

    I would work EVERY SINGLE DAY of my life to avoid Army life. EVERY DAMN DAY

    Nov 17, 2011
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  • JoebrownJr

    Stop being selfish he's giving you a LIFE would you rather him have a REAL JOB? One that he may get laid off from? Will you appreciate the money then?

    Oct 20, 2011
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    • ratburn

      Learn some manners. This group is not meant for right wing extremists. But I guess you creeps love your sense of entitlement. You should be ashamed of yourself, you guilt mongering moron.

      Sep 23, 2012
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    • PunkCholo

      What in the world are you talking about Joebrownjr lol

      May 13
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