text: Well, you have to accept that you may have to spend a lot of time a part. My father was in the Navy and was gone 6 months at a time, and this was at a time of peace. We are living in a time of war so you're partner may be gone for a much longer time and face much greater risks.\n\nYour family may have to relocate as your partner is assigned to new duty stations. For some, this is exciting, but for others, it's dreaded. I loved moving as a child, but as an adult in the Air Force, I had difficulty with the thought of moving my own children around, so I separated. \n\nThere are benefits for military families including housing, medical and dental, VA home loans, education benefits, and discounts at local merchants. As a military spouse you may qualify for 50% tuition assistance should you choose to go to school. Military families can take "hops" on military carriers for a fraction of the cost of a regular airline.\n\nMilitary relationships are challenging, but they can be great. It depends on if you're up for it.