A Fresh Perspective and a Brand New Series at SpouseBUZZ: In Transition

We have a lot of "significant others" who read SpouseBUZZ. Take a look at this entry, and this one, too. Most recently, we received an email from someone who wanted to know what military life was like.

Last week, I linked to a blogger who is just beginning her journey as a Marine wife. We were curious. What would the transition be like for her? When I married a soldier, there was no such thing as a blog, so I went in wet, not knowing a single thing about military life. Today, there are many resources which can help prepare someone for military life. But does it really prepare one for the reality? Does it help? What perceptions become reality and what myths turn out to be just that - myths? Is it what you thought it would be, or is it more or less than you thought it would be? We're going to get answers to those questions and many, many more as we follow one freshly-wedded Marine wife on her journey into milspousedom.

We're pleased to announce a brand new series here at SpouseBUZZ. It's aptly titled "In Transition," and our newlywed, Loquita, will be the author of this series. Loquita will write about the transition from girlfriend to wife. This will be a fascinating first-hand account of life as a new Marine Wife. We're looking forward to reading about the peaks, the valleys and everything in between through Loquita's eyes.

Loquita is very busy right now as she's merging households, so she'll be writing when time permits.

Loquita - Welcome to SpouseBUZZ!

Comments

[Nomad Librarian]

Go, Loquita!! I'm excited to see the posts you write. :-D

[Vicky]

I'm wondering where the March Challenge is?

[Andi]

It's coming, Vicky. I'm just a little behind (with everything) at the moment...

[Penny]

Loquita, welcome! I love reading your blog, I can't wait to see your posts here :)

[Vypergirl]

Yeah! Loqui!!!!

[CR]

Congrats, Loquita--on your wedding as well as your new series. I'm interested in knowing how you feel other military spouses view you. Have you gained more "status" than you had before? Do others view you as more "legit" now?

Just curious...

[missoldsoul]

I'm new to military-spousedom too, but I was married to my DH for almost 4 years before he enlisted. Is that rare in this community? Any advice for wives like me? I'm going through this transition too, but most of the milwives I've talked to married into it and seem surprised that he enlisted after the fact. I thought we had things all figured out, and then it seems like this curveball came out of nowhere. He enlisted in December and shipped out to training in January, and here I am. It would be nice to hear from other milwives that have gone through the same thing.

[Maritza]

Hello missoldsoul, my husband and I dated for 2 years in high school then he signed the papers with his parents at age 17 & went in on his 18th birthday. We then got married right after boot camp & have been married this april 17yrs & have experienced 9 military moves. What can I say what other career can someone have that lets you move all over the world and pay for it & lets you make friend all over. The moves and transitions it's all in the attitude you have. Our kids look up to us the spouse if you make it a fun & exciting journey you will enjoy the experience I have met alot of different spouses and have seen the influence they have over the kids & the husband. The key thing is make it as smooth as possible & try to enjoy the next duty station. I regret that our 1st duty station in Tenn I never went to Elvis house. Since then I have decided that I would research the area we were going to be in and visit all of the diff attractions avail & enjoy our life. It's all in your attitude and the more positive you are the better the transition for you & your spouse. I tell my husband all the time to surprise me when it's time for orders. And yes I do work & it's sometimes challenging starting over but sometimes thats the fun of it, seeing how long it takes me to get established & actually I have a hard field I am a realtor so imagine having to learn new areas & get ne clients.

[Dianna]

Hello everyone Iam new to military life my husband is in the Air Force. We will be moving to utah in june . Iam scared to death I grew up in california so this is all new for me if any one can give me some advice about utah that would be great.

[dedicatedgf]

I am looking forward to this series for In Transition... I am the girlfriend of an incredible man in the Army. We met when he trained my son to jump out of airplanes in Ft. Benning, GA. Six months later I moved to the Ft. Lewis, WA area to get to know him more (he PCSd here 6 weeks after we met). I do not regret it it all, even though my family is all in the Southeast US. I grew up Marines, but my son is Army and my heart belongs to this Army man. Is there anything out here for girlfriends of Army guys? I know alot of them are, well, interchangeable. That is not the case here. He deploys later this year, so I don't know where this will go, but I know that I want to go as far it will take me with him.

[ssgtwife22]

Im excited about the "In Transition" I am also a Marine Wife, married to my highschool sweetheart. Ive been here since the beginning, but I love hearing other wives stories!! It not only helps you see that your not alone, but also gives you little tips here and there from there experience!!! OORAH Milspouses!

[mel]

I am new too. Although we live together before getting married recently. I can't believe the difference in between healthcare outside and inside military world. Something I didn't have the time to investigate. But it is ok I am learning the ropes.