What does it take to make a military marriage work? Between spending months apart, being uprooted every two years and dealing with his unique job pressures, life and love in the military can be exciting -- but also overwhelming. "There are times that you just hope for a phone call or an email from your loved one, and you are really scared," says iVillager kemamm on the Military Wives message board. "But if you care about him, all of the worry, separation and moving around is worth it -- really." Whether you're married to a military man or not, read the top 20 tips for successful military marriages -- you might be surprised at how well these ideas work for your relationship too!
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Learn about the military
"Educating myself was a huge help. I read everything I could find on programs that pertained to my husband. He bought me a book about pilots, and what their lives are like. This all helped me to be more understanding when he couldn't call as often as we both hoped, or when we'd have to deal with last-minute travel changes." --cl-femmetita
Stay positive
"Being a military spouse is not easy, but staying as positive as possible can really help you through it." --cl-teresasue1970
Don't "rank" friends
"Hold your head high no matter what your husband's rank is. Each and every job is important. They depend on one another! When my husband and I move and meet new people, rank never ever comes into the picture. The friends we make are dear to us because of who they are in the inside, not what is on their shoulder or sleeve." --cl-bea_n_good
