You know how people like to make lists of things to use/not use, do/not do, say/not say. Well, there is a list that was made (not sure when) of things NOT to say to a military wife. I have read this list and agree with it. (I am also guilty of saying almost everything on it. You can't help it!) I never thought I would be a military wife because I hated packing/unpacking (I moved pretty much every year of college and hated it) and thought it would be awful to have to move all the time (also grew up in one place my whole life).

Never say never.

Met my husband after college. He grew up military. It sounded awesome and here we are!

Every military wife has a love/hate relationship with being a military wife. Yes, it sucks at times (sorry if you like "nicer" words, but this one fits and is clean--not that I would use a dirtier one), BUT the other times it is pretty sweet. How else do you get to travel the world, live in really cool places (ok, so not all of them are cool, but the people totally make up for it!) and feel like you are going to burst with pride whenever you see red, white and blue or hear patriotic music. You just can't explain it. You can't describe it. You have to experience it.

Anywhoo, all this to say that my husband found a list that is perfect for me. I try to avoid the sappy and sad things (not because I think there is anything wrong with them, trust me, I have shed my own share of tears) and lean more toward the funny (I prefer avoiding the emotional stuff--sorry, but it's true. I'd rather laugh than cry--I have issues and I'm aware of them). My husband and I just spent the last 20 minutes or so laughing our heads off reading this list. So, I had to share it with you. Here are just a few of them:

"Don't worry, he'll be home soon.   Really? I thought we had 8 months left. Thank goodness you reminded me."

"Do you miss him?   No. I love being alone. The silence is warming. I enjoy fixing everything that breaks and cuddling with my pillow."

"I don't know how you manage, I couldn't do it.   Thank god it's not you then. Phew."


"You should spend more time being proud than sad.    I tried that and it sucked, so now I'm taking the Ben & Jerry approach. Feel free to ride your butterfly out of here."


Click HERE and you can see the full "funny" list.

Please do not be offended by these (there is a "bad word" in one or two of them, just ignore it like I do). I just think it's hilarious that someone actually wrote what some of us out there are thinking... that is after we are done crying our eyes out, have taken our big girl panties out of the dryer (because we only break down when we have to take them off to wash them) and put those suckers back on.

And if you are wondering, HERE is the original list. I definitely suggest not saying any of these to a military wife. You never know what kind of answer you are going to get!