There are many lessons that soldiers and their families go through that present their own sets of challenges. These quotes about being an army girlfriend demonstrate the intense feelings and difficulties that exist with being in a relationship with someone in the service.
“A dependent card is just a laminated piece of paper. It doesn’t measure love or support or trust.”
“A man in the military is worth waiting for.”
“A military girlfriend is just a wife in waiting, no one would go through this if they weren’t in it for the long haul.”
“A soldier doesn’t fight because he hates what is in front of him. He fights because he loves what he left behind.”
“A successful marriage isn’t the union of two perfect people. It’s that of two imperfect people who have learned the value of forgiveness and grace.”
“Behind every soldier, there is an even stronger woman who stands behind him, supports him, and loves him with all her heart.”
“Couples that are ‘meant to be’ are the ones who go through everything that is meant to tear them apart and come out even stronger than they were before.”
“Distance means so little when you love someone so much.”
“Don’t marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can’t live without.”
“Every minute feels like an hour, every hour feels like a day, every day feels like forever. But I will wait forever and a day for you.”
“He’s not just a number. He is more than his rank. He is my hero. He is my soulmate.”
“Hope is like a light, even the tiniest bit gets you through the darkness.”
“It doesn’t get easier. You just get stronger.”
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
“Love is the greatest gift when given. It is the highest honor when received.”
“Loving a sailor is not hard. The distance is hard. The worry is hard. The sacrifices are hard. But loving him… that’s the easiest thing I have ever done.”
“Marriage doesn’t make you happy–you make your marriage happy.”
“Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.”
“Marriage is not something you just jump into. Anyone that tells you that you have to get married just because he’s in the military must not think very highly of marriage.”
“One of the toughest girls you will meet are the ones who stand behind or with soldiers.”
“Only the strongest woman can survive missing half her heart.”
“Some may call you foolish, crazy, or naive. A successful woman is one that can build a strong foundation from the bricks that are thrown at her.”
“Some people look up to their heroes. I’m in love with mine.”
“The few hours I spend with you are worth the thousands of hours I spend without you.”
“The longer the wait, the sweeter the kiss.”
“The relationship will not be easy. It will be hard. But if you can get through these tough times together, then the foundation for the future of your relationship will be that much stronger.”
“The smallest adventures lead you to the greatest happiness.”
“There might not be a ring on your finger to symbolize your commitment but if you’re truly committed, do you really need one?”
“Together forever, never apart. Maybe in distance, but never at heart.”
“True Love doesn’t mean being inseparable. it means being separated and nothing changes.”
“Use this time to enjoy your love without worrying about the business of marriage.”
“You are my favorite hello and hardest goodbye.”
“You are my love, my protector, my hero, and no matter the distance, I will always wait for you.”
“You didn’t choose this life, you chose HIM.”
“You know you are a military spouse when relatives visit and think they hear thunder, and you have to explain it is just artillery.”
“You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it.”
“You’re going on a life journey with another human being and that means compromise and sacrifice. But it also means love, companionship, trust, and mutual respect.”
“You’re not giving your life up for him. Think of it this way. We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
“You’re worth every mile between us.”
Preparing soldiers for war is only one half of the job. Preparing them to come home and transition to civilian life is the second part.
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