Help Handling Relationship Realities.

RallyPoint News — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:31:08 -0400

Expectations versus reality in your relationship causing tension? Call in reinforcements, so you and your partner can communicate effectively to handle all phases of MilLife – from deployment to separation or retirement

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jul 2 at 2022 8:08 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:08:54 -0400

You have some excellent resources for this. Thanks

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jul 5 at 2022 1:45 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:45:38 -0400

Thanks for sharing.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2022 11:42 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:42:22 -0400

Communication is the key.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jul 10 at 2022 1:08 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:08:22 -0400

Thanks for sharing.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 17 at 2022 1:42 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:42:59 -0400

This is from my PTSD book:

Conduct a “Meeting of the Minds”. Being forthright in this meeting is the major objective for the couple. Sit down in a quiet and unbusy environment. Set the ground rules and boundaries for this exercise. It is important couples act in rational, non-accusatory, non-caustic manner. Be matter of fact. Put all the cards on the table but watch the tempers.
It is a great venue for the husband and wife to discuss how one feels about each other. Establish mutual goals. Do not fail to emphasize love is still a binding emotion. Formulate a way ahead for the marriage. Focus on short-term and long-term goals. It is also vital to discuss the treatment plan to create a common picture and establish an all-important road map.

The alternative of not conducting the “Meeting of the Minds” often results in extreme marital friction and unhappiness. Young couples face a significantly greater risk of divorce. I watched with great sympathy marriages unraveling quickly. Sadly there is much to lose. The wife loses a husband. The children lose their father. The husband loses the wife, the children, and the career. We want to avoid this. It does not need to happen like this.

Response by MSgt Robert E. M. made Jul 27 at 2022 2:28 PM

MSgt Robert E. M. — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:28:38 -0400

The best thing about a marriage where two become one! On August 19th. 2022, our 56th. of one ship!