For many service men and women the day they return home is the happiest day of their lives, but what happens after the reunion is over? Military divorces have increased 42% since 2001 and it’s our goal to help strengthen the marriages of those who fight for us.
With a brother in the marines and several family members and friends who have served I know just how hard it can be to stay separated for so long, but I can’t even imagine how hard it is for married couples.. unfortunately I know that some of YOU do know.
With the The Art of Marriage Ops blog app we all can help the men and women who have defended our country fight the war in their backyard! Please check it out and be sure to view the 5 inspirational date night ideas that can help bring you closer to your partner, military or not.
How You Can Help:
- Spread The Word! Did you or someone you love serve in the military? Help us spread to word and share the app on your Facebook or Twitter! Use hashtag #marriageops ! The more people who realize this is an issue, brings us one step closer to help solving the problem.
- Donate! Text OPS to 80888 and donate $10.00 to help our men and women in the military strengthen their relationship by attending an event showcasing The Art of Marriage! Less than the price of two cups of coffee!
Prize: 1 reader will win a $20 Applebee’s gift card
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The need is certainly there for help after return from deployment. I like the date suggestion of the 3 + 1 road trip!
This is a great idea, I am going to share this with my sister in law who is in the service.
The video is very touching. I like the date night ideas.
The video broke my heart. It makes me appreciate the sacrifice of our soldiers so much more, and I think we at least owe them help with their marriages.
Good video. The need has been there for a long time for military personnel to have help in transitioning from military life to life at home with their family. I have personally seen it in my own family.
It’s nice that the video brings awareness that there are special challenges for military families. The 3+1 idea is a good idea even if you are not a military family.
What a GREAT!!! idea, the video was touching and made me think about all the families
I think it’s great to have ideas to help transition and acknowledge it is a hard thing to do.
Very touching video! I’m sure it is hard on military families when they have to transition from the military life to home life.
My friends marriage did not survive, so I think this is very good.
I don’t know anyone in the military, so I found it very touching and enlightening on what they have to go through with their families.
i am surprised at the high rate of divorces in the military
I didn’t know that the divorce rate has gone up so much
I didn’t stop to think about how hard a marriage would be in the military. This was an eye opener for me
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i teared up when watching it and i think the date night ideas are very helpful
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As a military veteran, I found the video heartwarming and true ? *Thanks* for the giveaway!
Very touching video, I like the date night ideas
The video made my tear up because they sacrifice so much more than we even know.
I think the Camp out thing is a great idea!!
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Okay, now I’m crying!
Love the video!
My hubby is active duty army, date nights are mandatory!
I love the Dance With Me Date idea!
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i like the group cook-off idea
yes, need a date night!
Pff date night with three special needs kids? LOL I wish! But I like the 3 + 1. We have always wanted to take the kids to places we traveled before they came along, especially HSU where we met.
i like the date ideas
I like the ideas, especially the 3+1.
Thanks so much.
This video is very touching. No one in my family is currently in the military, but these families deserve our support.
The video was very emotional. I like the 3 + 1. Thanks for the giveaway.
WOW….DIVORCE IS HIGH. PRETTY SCARY!
To often I’ve seen soldiers ignore the help available. We need more former soldiers helping current soldiers – people who have experienced the same things as us
I think this video is so important and relevant to so many at this time of war,
I like the date night ideas.
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emotional video!!!
i really needed some ideads on dates..thanks
I’ve seen it go both ways, no one can really prepare themselves.
love this idea especially the 3 +1
This video is really touching. I know several military families and none of their marriages worked out, and resources and things like this I’m sure could have helped ease the stress of things.
Very touching! Love the date night idea!
I loved the video. I think date night is a great idea.
This is a great video.
I love the Group Cookout – we love to cook!
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Love group cookout great vid!
I think it helps remind us of how much people in the military really sacrifice for all of us!
Very touching! We are a Military Family and it has it benefits but it’s hard not only missing a loved one when they are deployed but also missing family because you are usually stationed so far away.
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Makes me think of my nephew that is serving in Afghanistan
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