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What matters is that we are in this together, and whatever you can’t give in the relationship, I will be there to provide enough for the both of us.

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Learn to give lots of encouragement, forgiveness, and most importantly—love.

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“Rings don’t plug holes.”

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This means now, he treasures the small moments in life so much more. Laughing is such a joy to him, since he never had a chance to do it.

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I was married, but I was more alone than ever.

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But no matter what, know that a military relationship is not for the weak of heart. If you have the discipline and love it takes to make it work for a period of time, then there’s very little you can’t do.

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I love him. I love him so much. But I love myself more.

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They are a single mom and a married mom all at the same time.