Marriage Resources
When the wedding-day celebrations end and the honeymoon draws to a close, all couples inevitably face the reality of life together-for better or for worse. Use these recommended sources to find out what a marriage entails from a practical point of view. Learn about your financial and legal rights as a spouse, and find online group support. This guide also provides resources for military spouses. Finally, if you are in need of some external help, you'll find directories to marriage counseling services as well.
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Military spouses are in a unique position and have a particular set of issues in sustaining a marriage and family. This section of the guide can help you find jobs and opportunities that fit the military lifestyle, and it can put you in touch with other military spouses who can identify with your specific needs and circumstances.
- If you are seeking more online communities geared toward military spouses, visit social networking sites like MySpace, which allow you to set up a profile and build a group of friends.
For general military family resources ...
The Military Spouse Resource Center
, cosponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Labor, provides employment, education, and relocation information for spouses in the military. You'll find resources that can help you set up your home and family in the United States and abroad.
The Military Spouse Career Center
is operated by the U.S. Department of Defense and emphasizes keeping your family stable through transitions. This site does more than provide job information: visit the "Family Support" section for advice on how to handle deployment, relocation, health issues, and finance issues.
The National Military Family Association
offers information on many essential topics for families in the military. Once you have read through the site, visit the "Links" section under "Resources" for hundreds of government-recommended resources.
For message boards ...
Military.com
provides a forum for military spouses with resources for husbands, wives, fiancés, and friends. Virtually all topics detailing family and married life include thousands of postings; sample discussions include education, finance, volunteering, and health benefits.
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