If you’re in a military marriage and, at the same time, a big believer in matrimony and its traditions, kudos to you. You’ve painted yourself into a corner, but a big part of you knew what you signed up for. 

It takes a ton of patience, sensibility, and stability to make a military marriage work. It requires a lot of teamwork, making major adjustments, and communication, the foundations that every couple supposedly knows. Yet, as we found out, a good chunk of these marriages, unfortunately, do not have a happy ending.  

This isn’t to say that all marriages are eventually doomed to fail; it’s only a matter of time. Because you can fortify your military marriage and get through the rocky moments. 

That, of course, is easier said than done. So as we take a deep dive into this topic, we’ll look into some of the inputs from experts. 

The Secrets to a Strong Military Marriage, According to Experts

Communication, transparency, trust. Ask any random individual about what they think are keys to a successful marriage, and these are the usual answers you’ll get. However, a military marriage isn’t like your usual union between a couple. 

This is what life consultant and military spouse Jacey Eckhart told her audience in a 2012 seminar. 

“Military families don’t work like normal families. Our military members have a different drive. You have to love them.”