2007-08-31 19:36:04 · 16 answers · asked by Rae 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Do your husbands think it's a good idea?
Maybe you should ask them since, you know, you're married to them, and not bother with what a bunch of strangers with Internet think.
2007-08-31 19:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by dee dee dee (mencia) 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
I'm not a military wife, but I am a military girlfriend, and thank god my best friend is too! My boyfirend is in Iraq & hers in training in the desert and leaving in a few weeks. Don't know what I'd do without her. So I would say yes.... These women are the only ones who really know exactly what you're dealing with and where you are coming from!
We also do other stuff together, like go to the gym, etc., to try to keep busy. My boyfriend is all for it, and I bet your husbands would be, too.
2007-09-01 04:04:08 · answer #2 · answered by hb kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think it would be a good idea. I would keep it to a couple drinks and a few hours, not an all out party 2:30am type thing.
I would also slide the idea past my husband. In your next letter or conversation I would say something like, "Me and some of the girls are thinking of getting together every couple of weeks and meet for drinks just to get out of the house and talk, hang out." He will let you know what he thinks.
I know its hard sometimes because you get housebound, yet can also feel guilty going out and having fun while they are deployed risking their lives.
Chances are he will tell you to go (and not have to much fun) as he doesn't want you feeling bad sitting and worrying about him.
Have fun stay safe, faithful, and proud.
Go Army
2007-09-01 03:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by Black Kitten 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not? That is the only way I get some every now and then. I live next to this one military base which I will not say which one because I'd rather not get in trouble, and I go to the clubs around here and man let me tell you. I just act like I care about what's going on overseas and that's all it takes. Never fails. I still live with my parents and I'm not afraid to say it, I havn't had a stable job since I left high school. What I usually do is go back to their place, usually military housing. I've been around military people so much lately that I've actually considered joining but mom says I'd be stupid if I did. I'm just enjoying life right now, maybe when everything calms down in the Irak, plus it would be kinda ironic that I'm over here screwing around with the wife of somebody who may possibly lead me into combat. It would be kinda hard to take orders from someone who just a couple days before basic training I was giving his wife orders if you know what I mean.
2007-09-01 03:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by NFM 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't know what I'd do without our mom's nights out. In our group we've all said at one time or another that getting together was the one thing to keep us sane. Especially while the DH was gone.
But make sure you're going out with like minded individuals. I know in our group that we're going for girl time and stress relief. I know we're not going to try to hook up or party all night long. Now I don't feel bad giving or accepting rides for the outings. But if I was in with a new crowd I think I'd make sure I had my own transportation just in case they had other ideas of what fun is.
2007-09-01 10:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by Critter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From a male Marine, of course you should. That is what military spouses and families should do... support each other during their time of sacrifice.
If your idea of girls night out is in any way inappropriate, then your husband wouldn't like it whether he was in Iraq or not... but certainly you need to socialize while he's gone.
I don't know what my wife would have done without our core group of friends (military and otherwise).
2007-09-01 02:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by glen4067 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It's a nice thought but it shouldn't be a "mandatory" event. Not everyone is the type to go for a "night out" even in normal circumstances.
2007-09-01 02:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by DethNcarnate 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your husband knows and is ok with it, I don't see why not. Good time to get together and let off steam and give each other some support.
2007-09-01 03:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by DixeVil 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two weeks is a bit much for me....I had a girls night out once in a month...
2007-09-01 04:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lonely Turkey 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
sure just remember no pictrues and what happens on girls nite stays on girls nite. Would it be OK for your husband to have a GUYS nite out every 2weeks though? Think about that next time your out clubbing and shaking your $$$ maker.
2007-09-01 03:27:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
every two weeks is a bit much, don't you think? once a month is fine. drop the kids off at the babysitters and have at it.
2007-09-01 07:58:38 · answer #11 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋