Will the Military put stress on a Marriage.?

Question

I am going in to the Marine corp, and I need to know Cause I want the best for Joyce.

Answer 1

It can be very stressful, but it is important for you to keep the lines of communication going and to always, always let her know how much you love her! Do that and remember its the little things that matter and you should be ok.

Answer 2

I was in the navy for ten years and stress will bring on in a marriage no matter what branch of services you are in. Especially if the other person has never been around the military before it can be very stressful for them. They will not understand what is excepted of us or the demands that is asked of us. Luck for me my dad was in the army for over twenty years so i knew what to except when it was time to move and leaving love ones and friends behind. The best thing you can do for her is let her meet some military wives and get first hand on what it is like being married to a service member. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

I am married to a Marine...I would say that the military does not really stress me out...I stay completely out of the entire thing. I don't live on base, attend functions etc...I still support my husband in his job. What does stress me out though is my husnband's temper, which I do connect to the Marine Corp. My husband was just getting out when I met him and was out for two years before deciding to get back in. I definitly saw a difference in his temper and additude. After he got back in he get defensive really easily, and often tells me to just listen and follow him. He doesn't like debating and doesn't really feel that anything should be up for discussion. So it depends on YOU, its not the miltiary that puts stress on a realtionship, but how YOU handle yourself. Are you going to change, be demanding, self centered, etc....Many miltary guys have a hard time seperating the military mind set from the civilian mind frame. Just stay who you are, and keep your military thinking and mind at work.

Answer 4

Everything puts stress on a marriage. I would have to say yes it will, but if the marriage is strong enough and u keep the communication lines open between the two of you im sure that everything will be fine. Be sure to keep in contact constantly with each other. Let each other know how much u miss them and love them and cant wait to be with each other again. Im sure it will all work out just fine.

Answer 5

I grew up in a Navy family. The answer to your question is yes, being in the military WILL put stress on your marriage. Long separations, and the knowledge that at times you are in dangerous situations will create some stress for your wife and family.

However, that doesn't mean that it's all bad...my father spent 23 years in the Navy, this week will be my parent's 44th wedding anniversary...

It all comes down to the stregnth of your relationship with your wife, and the character of the both of you. It CAN work.

Answer 6

It'll try to put stress on it. I was in the Navy 20 years on fast attack subs. Deployments are hard on a family. The current conflicts aren't helping that either. It'll be hard to go on deployment, but also hard to come back. Adjustments have to be made in the lives of everyone involved. The thing is, the military recognizes this and has plenty of assistance available. Use it! Good luck, think it over.

Answer 7

Good for you! I'm British, and the British Army support marriages, and Im sure US Marines are in the same position, after all, it is of the upmost importance to keep the Soldier's morale up, eh mate? but then again, long times away from home, you sure you want it man?

Answer 8

Yes it does put alot of stress on a marriage, but you can learn to work through it. I recommend the book "United in Love, Separated by Duty" and also lots of communication. Be open with her, and encourage her to do the same with you. Good luck!

Answer 9

Yes and No. If your marriage is strong, then it could cause it to weaken just a little, but then again, if it is weak, it might actually make it strong. You just don't know till you try. The stressful parts are the long hours and deployments. Other then that, it's ok.

-Angela
http://www.gleamingskin.myarbonne.com

Answer 10

Yes, There will be stress. For the both of you and in allot of ways. But if you really work at it and talk things thru as a couple it will make your relationship that much stronger.