The reunion of military personnel with their family has been captured by photographers countless times. The emotions that pour from those photos are real. My younger brother has returned home from three tours of duty with the Marines. While I was not there for any of his homecomings I can only imagine that it truly was the happiest day of his life. While they may have left the war of the east behind them, these soldiers will be facing a new war….Divorce. Military divorces have increased 42% since 2001.
My brother is actually in that 42% statistic. His first marriage ended in divorce. He has since remarried….and was deployed again….and I have watched as my brother and sister-in-law work so hard to make everything work.
With the The Art of Marriage Ops we can help the men and women who have defended our country fight to keep their marriages strong!
- 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!
- Five Date Ideas! It’s not just military men and women who need help with their relationships. Here are five great inspirational date ideas that will help bring you closer to your partner!
If money is tight right now you can still help spread the word! Use the powers of Facebook and Twitter to send the message forward. It’s the least we can do for the brave service people who risk their lives for us!
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My brother was deployed twice, before he got married, and his marriage still ended in divorce. Our military marriages have so much added stress to the already challenging quest of marriage!
~Kristen
It must be hard, especially when loved ones are away for periods of time. Best wishes to all!
This was really informative for me. I hadn’t really thought about this issue.
I like this a lot. I know several millitary personnel and this is a hard thing to keep together. God Bless those who choose to work things out.