What you can do to save military marriages #MarriageOps + Applebee’s GivAway!

March 5, 2012 by
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My husband hasn’t been deployed yet. The most separation we’ve had to deal with has been his 5 weeks at training. I didn’t realize how much I missed my husband until we met him in the airport and I started sobbing.  I can’t imagine what I’ll feel the first time he comes home from a deployment.

I was saddened, but not surprised, when I read that military divorces have increased 42% since 2001.  The soldiers coming home are dealing with so much more than just being separated from their families for a long time.  It is sad to think that in addition to all the lives being sacrificed for our country there are now a growing number of marriages being sacrificed as well.

You can help! Awareness is the first step. Share this post or this widget with your friends on facebook and twitter.

You can also:

  • Donate!  Text OPS to 80888 and donate $10.00 to help our men and women in the military strengthen their marriage by attending an event showcasing The Art of Marriage! Less than the price of two cups of coffee!
  • Check out the 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!

As a thank you I’ll be giving away a $20 gift card to Applebee’s!



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  1. marci h says
    March 5, 2012 at 9:17 am
    i like the "into the wild" one--sounds like fun :)
  2. Kristie says
    March 5, 2012 at 9:34 am
    I like the 3+1 date idea :-)
  3. Ashley Hatten says
    March 5, 2012 at 11:49 am
    3+1 idea! thanks!
  4. Aubrey says
    March 5, 2012 at 12:02 pm
    group cookout! family74014 at gmail dot com
  5. Julie Lynn Bickham says
    March 5, 2012 at 12:46 pm
    Into the Wild! :)
  6. Elena says
    March 5, 2012 at 2:13 pm
    3+1 idea is my favorite
  7. kelly schirado says
    March 5, 2012 at 2:36 pm
    into the WILD
  8. Kelly A. Tanner says
    March 5, 2012 at 6:25 pm
    3 + 1 is my favorite. I want to try it!
  9. amy v says
    March 5, 2012 at 6:40 pm
    into the wild! annae07 at aol dot com
  10. Janet F says
    March 5, 2012 at 7:13 pm
    I like the dancing lessons. janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
  11. sara wood says
    March 5, 2012 at 8:51 pm
    Into the wild, different and fun!
  12. Kristin Sawatzke says
    March 5, 2012 at 10:09 pm
    I like 3+1 idea!
  13. Joy Newlan says
    March 6, 2012 at 10:11 am
    3+1. Lately we have just been enjoying walking to the mailbox alone hand in hand..
  14. Kathleen says
    March 6, 2012 at 11:10 am
    Group cook off kport207 at gmail dot com
  15. Kayla says
    March 6, 2012 at 11:12 am
    I like to go visit 3 different places!
  16. Stephanie says
    March 6, 2012 at 11:18 am
    Into the wild!
  17. Corey Olomon says
    March 6, 2012 at 11:50 am
    I liked "Into the Wild".
  18. Katharina says
    March 6, 2012 at 11:53 am
    I'm choosing 3+1 because I like those kinds of road trips and because we've already done something similar. It's great! Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
  19. dan williams says
    March 6, 2012 at 11:58 am
    twitted this today
  20. Adrienne gordon says
    March 6, 2012 at 12:00 pm
    group cookoff would be fun
  21. carla garcia says
    March 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm
    I like dates with something like mini golf or go cart riding. stuff like that
  22. paige chandler says
    March 6, 2012 at 1:14 pm
    INTO THE WILD baby!
  23. April Brenay says
    March 6, 2012 at 1:17 pm
    When my hubby was deployed we did a lot of instant message dates. We'd find a resturant online and say what we would order and so on. it was fun :)
  24. Louise B says
    March 6, 2012 at 1:28 pm
    into the wild
  25. Ann F says
    March 6, 2012 at 1:32 pm
    I liked the 3 + 1 date idea the best. It would bring back a lot of old memories and create a new one. abfantom at yahoo dot com
  26. Amelia Ramey says
    March 6, 2012 at 1:48 pm
    I'd lie to go to 3 different places! :-)
  27. Susan Smith says
    March 6, 2012 at 3:01 pm
    I like 3+1 idea!
  28. Sheena says
    March 6, 2012 at 3:16 pm
    I love the Into the Wild idea...but we're nature people.
  29. Margaret Smith says
    March 6, 2012 at 3:21 pm
    My favorite idea is the 3 & 1 idea. Thanks so much
  30. Erika P. says
    March 6, 2012 at 3:46 pm
    I like the Group Cookoff idea.
  31. Paula Tavernie says
    March 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm
    A nice long quiet walk in the park would be nice! Thank You! ptavernie at yahoo dot com
  32. Samantha Rose-Sinclair says
    March 6, 2012 at 4:31 pm
    i like the 3+1 date idea!
  33. Kiara says
    March 6, 2012 at 5:43 pm
    Group cookout. austma7@aol.com
  34. Leann L says
    March 6, 2012 at 6:15 pm
    I like the 3+1 date idea.
  35. Douglas Houston says
    March 6, 2012 at 6:29 pm
    I the Into the Wild idea.
  36. tricia dunkle says
    March 6, 2012 at 7:34 pm
    I love into the wild
  37. Dede says
    March 6, 2012 at 7:44 pm
    Our favorite date night is at home---after the kids are in bed, we get take-out, get in jammies, and watch a movie together. No babysitter, low cost, and so relaxing!
  38. ferriz says
    March 6, 2012 at 9:45 pm
    my idea is dinner and a movie. only one of you picks the movie one picks dinner and then next time switch it up! ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com
  39. Cynthia says
    March 6, 2012 at 9:54 pm
    All great but 3+1 is my fav :D
  40. Tabathia B says
    March 6, 2012 at 10:33 pm
    We have a park that's along a boardwalk and I think a nice walk is a great date idea
  41. Trudy Z. says
    March 6, 2012 at 10:44 pm
    I like into the wild.
  42. sheryl cullum says
    March 7, 2012 at 12:01 am
    3+1 idea is my favorite
  43. effective parenting skills says
    March 7, 2012 at 12:10 am
    Well for me it's 3+1..
  44. Jeanine says
    March 7, 2012 at 12:21 am
    I like number 3 + 1
  45. Cynthia C says
    March 7, 2012 at 5:03 am
    I like the Group Cookoff idea
  46. dan williams says
    March 7, 2012 at 5:12 am
    twitted this giveaway today
  47. EMMA L HORTON says
    March 7, 2012 at 6:46 am
    GROUP COOKOUT
  48. joni says
    March 7, 2012 at 7:04 am
    Into the Wild for me! dolniaks at consolidated dot net
  49. crystle tellerday says
    March 7, 2012 at 7:26 am
    into the wild
  50. Barbara Montag says
    March 7, 2012 at 7:59 am
    We like the Group Cookoff! Thank you.
  51. Happi Shopr says
    March 7, 2012 at 8:21 am
    I like 3+1
  52. Kristy Thiel says
    March 7, 2012 at 8:43 am
    I really like the group cookoff!
  53. Amy Zachek says
    March 7, 2012 at 8:46 am
    The Group Cookoff sounds great! Everyone I know could really get into that.
  54. DeeAnn S says
    March 7, 2012 at 8:50 am
    Fast food on the boardwalk and a slow walk on the beach is our perfect date night. Thanks.
  55. Cindy says
    March 7, 2012 at 9:29 am
    Order Chinese and watch a movie.
  56. christine jessamine says
    March 7, 2012 at 10:28 am
    love into the wild
  57. Eileen Burke says
    March 7, 2012 at 10:53 am
    Into the Wild!
  58. Rhonda Laney says
    March 7, 2012 at 11:21 am
    I am not dating now I'm a widow not interested but i like plays, dinner
  59. Monique Rizzo says
    March 7, 2012 at 11:26 am
    I like the Group Cookout. Thanks for the chance. mogrill12@gmail.com
  60. Richard Morris says
    March 7, 2012 at 12:19 pm
    my favorite was intothe wild
  61. Rebecca Graham says
    March 7, 2012 at 12:32 pm
    I like the 3 + 1 idea.
  62. Denise B. says
    March 7, 2012 at 12:57 pm
    We actually prefer to go out as a family. So, we don't do date nights.
  63. Stacey B says
    March 7, 2012 at 1:09 pm
    My fav idea is definitely the 3 in 1
  64. Suzanne K says
    March 7, 2012 at 2:55 pm
    I like dance night date!
  65. Amy S says
    March 7, 2012 at 2:55 pm
    I would like into the wild.
  66. Sarah Hirsch says
    March 7, 2012 at 2:59 pm
    3+1
  67. Debra G says
    March 7, 2012 at 3:40 pm
    3+1
  68. Teri H says
    March 7, 2012 at 4:01 pm
    INTO THE WILD strawberrykidssales@gmail.com
  69. Jason Crooks says
    March 7, 2012 at 5:04 pm
    I think the 3+1 idea would be something very enjoyable.
  70. Lim says
    March 7, 2012 at 5:08 pm
    I like the dancing idea.
  71. amberlyn Johnson says
    March 7, 2012 at 5:32 pm
    I like 3+1 idea!
  72. Linda says
    March 7, 2012 at 5:51 pm
    I like the 3 + 1 Idea.
  73. Rebecca Orr says
    March 7, 2012 at 6:44 pm
    My guy and I like to take long drives on country roads we have never been on just to see where they will take us.. We grab some snacks and drinks and just roll down the windows and turn up the music. Sometimes we talk. Other times we sing a long with the music. It really helps us connect. bekki1820cb at gmail dot com
  74. Kristi says
    March 7, 2012 at 7:36 pm
    I love the 3+1 idea.
  75. Robyn Galloway says
    March 7, 2012 at 8:08 pm
    I like the "in to the wild" idea
  76. Beth says
    March 7, 2012 at 8:21 pm
    I like the in to the wild idea
  77. Debra F says
    March 7, 2012 at 9:11 pm
    Get grandma and grandpa to watch the kids so you can have some quality alone time, and take time to hold hands.
  78. Mallory Nichols says
    March 7, 2012 at 10:50 pm
    I would love to try the 3 + 1 idea! Sounds like it would be a lot of fun to relive some of our favorite memories :) Thanks for the giveway!
  79. Kim says
    March 7, 2012 at 11:54 pm
    I choose Into the Wild!
  80. Sarah Carroll says
    March 8, 2012 at 12:35 am
    Into the Wild is my favorite!
  81. Lauren Garrett says
    March 8, 2012 at 4:51 am
    I like the 3+1
  82. Jessica B says
    March 8, 2012 at 6:01 am
    3+1 idea
  83. Crystal F says
    March 8, 2012 at 6:17 am
    I like the dance idea. Thank you!!
  84. kyl neusch says
    March 8, 2012 at 8:14 am
    the into the wild
  85. Susan Ladd says
    March 8, 2012 at 10:56 am
    Into the Wild sounds like fun. I want to thank you for the awesome sweep and hope to win :)
  86. Nicole says
    March 8, 2012 at 11:46 am
    Into the Wild!
  87. Larry says
    March 8, 2012 at 4:51 pm
    As formal an evening as possible - we're home alot - everynight - we don't get out often at all so a really Formal evening would be ideal!!
  88. Gianna says
    March 8, 2012 at 4:57 pm
    Homemade dinner, dessert and a dvd movie.
  89. Jimmy says
    March 8, 2012 at 5:16 pm
    I like the group cookout
  90. Erica C. says
    March 8, 2012 at 5:50 pm
    I like the 3+1 idea.
  91. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
    March 8, 2012 at 6:28 pm
    Group Cookout vmkids3 at msn dot com
  92. Debbie C says
    March 8, 2012 at 7:45 pm
    I like the Group Cookout idea. chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
  93. Caryn S says
    March 8, 2012 at 7:55 pm
    I like the group cookout
  94. Alisha L. says
    March 8, 2012 at 8:14 pm
    I think the Road Trip idea sounds fun! bakergurl02 (at) yahoo (dot) com
  95. Dee says
    March 8, 2012 at 9:01 pm
    The 3+1 idea sounds great! :)
  96. Ashley Morrissey says
    March 8, 2012 at 10:39 pm
    I like the dinner/dancing dates the best! Always romantic and fun. -Ashley Marie Morrissey ashleymorrissey90(at)yahoo(dot)com
  97. Christina says
    March 8, 2012 at 11:01 pm
    A great date idea, I think, would be an experience neither had before (like a hot air balloon ride) so that you could experience it for the first time together!
  98. Desiree Dunbar says
    March 9, 2012 at 6:54 am
    Dance With Me sounds fun.
  99. Carol says
    March 9, 2012 at 8:29 am
    fave idea GROUP COOKOFF Here’s your chance to team up with your spouse to test out your culinary chops. Take on your friends or a group of friends in the kitchen to see who the top chef really is.
  100. kathy pease says
    March 9, 2012 at 10:08 am
    honestly we are homebodies and love to watch movies from netflix or redbox and order a large pizza with the works :)
  101. Emmy Coffee says
    March 9, 2012 at 10:20 am
    Nothing beats a night of dancing and cocktails!
  102. Juli Guthrie says
    March 9, 2012 at 11:20 am
    My favorite date night consists of a rock concert with my husband. :) Thanks for the chance!
  103. Bonnigene says
    March 9, 2012 at 12:55 pm
    The 3+1 idea is my favorite, but I really love the surprise of just leaving the house and seeing what looks interesting when we get to town.
  104. Dara Nix says
    March 9, 2012 at 1:09 pm
    I like the "DANCE WITH ME" idea! We have talked about doing this for YEARS, but have never done it for one reason or another!
  105. Sadie says
    March 9, 2012 at 1:15 pm
    Our favorite date night is dinner and shopping without the kids
  106. Brooke says
    March 9, 2012 at 1:22 pm
    I love the Into the Wild one.
  107. Jen Harriman says
    March 9, 2012 at 3:04 pm
    Into the wild sounds like the most fun to me!!
  108. Barbara says
    March 9, 2012 at 3:13 pm
    out into the wild
  109. Kat F says
    March 9, 2012 at 3:21 pm
    Into the Wild fastkat at gmail dot com
  110. Aubrey says
    March 9, 2012 at 4:51 pm
    Into the Wild
  111. Debra Hall says
    March 9, 2012 at 5:18 pm
    i really like the dancing lessons
  112. Geri S says
    March 9, 2012 at 5:25 pm
    My favorite is the Into The Wild
  113. melissa Resnick says
    March 9, 2012 at 6:53 pm
    love coking dinner with my husband the our private date nite afterwards
  114. laurie says
    March 9, 2012 at 7:50 pm
    i like # 3
  115. Jessica T. says
    March 9, 2012 at 8:03 pm
    I like the 3+1 idea best.
  116. Melanie Montgomery says
    March 9, 2012 at 8:14 pm
    I wanna have a date with my hubby where we each cook each other from our cultures..(Im cajun and he is cuban.)
  117. Kathryn C. says
    March 9, 2012 at 8:28 pm
    I like the Dance with Me Idea. Thanks for the giveaway! katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com
  118. Penny Kathleen says
    March 9, 2012 at 9:06 pm
    Into the wild sounds really fun!
  119. Marie Howard says
    March 9, 2012 at 9:48 pm
    group cookout! :-p
  120. Sylvia says
    March 9, 2012 at 10:06 pm
    I like the into the wild date idea
  121. nancy says
    March 9, 2012 at 10:52 pm
    the group cookout sounds fun nblexp ( at ) gmail (dot) com
  122. Becky says
    March 9, 2012 at 10:53 pm
    I like the Into the wild one! I like adventures!
  123. Javine Mckenzie says
    March 9, 2012 at 11:01 pm
    into the wild
  124. Tammy says
    March 10, 2012 at 12:01 am
    I like the 3+1
  125. Karen says
    March 10, 2012 at 1:30 am
    The group cookoff sounds like the most fun. Thanks for the giveaway.
  126. Breanne says
    March 10, 2012 at 1:32 am
    I like the interview idea
  127. R Hicks says
    March 10, 2012 at 1:35 am
    into the wild sounds like a winner to me brich22 at earthlink dot net
  128. joseph gersch jr says
    March 10, 2012 at 3:58 am
    into the wild
  129. Ashley Tucker says
    March 10, 2012 at 4:50 am
    Into the wild!
  130. tracey byram says
    March 10, 2012 at 6:34 am
    The 3+1 date sounds wonderful.
  131. Coriander Warren says
    March 10, 2012 at 6:36 am
    The into the wild one sounds cool!
  132. Danielle T says
    March 10, 2012 at 7:51 am
    into the wild! i like that idea
  133. Robin says
    March 10, 2012 at 8:12 am
    I love to try the 3+1 date idea
  134. Allison Downes says
    March 10, 2012 at 8:17 am
    I like the Dance With Me Idea
  135. Kathleen Downes says
    March 10, 2012 at 8:26 am
    Into the wild
  136. susan varney says
    March 10, 2012 at 8:34 am
    i like the dance with me idea
  137. mary gardner says
    March 10, 2012 at 9:09 am
    dinner and dancing marygardner49 at aol dot com
  138. Heather S says
    March 10, 2012 at 10:31 am
    I like the 3+1 idea
  139. Terry Cross says
    March 10, 2012 at 11:10 am
    I like the 3 + 1 date
  140. Maija M says
    March 10, 2012 at 11:42 am
    group cookout
  141. tallcapp says
    March 10, 2012 at 11:53 am
    I like the Dance idea.
  142. Rita Spratlen says
    March 10, 2012 at 11:54 am
    I would prefer walking on the beach and having a picnic in front of the ocean.
  143. Darlene Owen says
    March 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm
    I like the 3 in 1 the best
  144. Rosanne says
    March 10, 2012 at 12:37 pm
    I like the Group Cookoff idea anything that involves food
  145. Brittney House says
    March 10, 2012 at 12:58 pm
    into the wild sounds nice.
  146. chadro says
    March 10, 2012 at 1:25 pm
    Stay home and my idea is to watch old black white movies and snack
  147. Shawn says
    March 10, 2012 at 1:57 pm
    I love the 3+1 Date Idea. shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com
  148. Kristin says
    March 10, 2012 at 2:03 pm
    I love the 3+1 idea!!!
  149. Lisa Garner says
    March 10, 2012 at 2:56 pm
    I think The Interview date idea sounds fun!
  150. lucas nelson says
    March 10, 2012 at 3:01 pm
    i like the into the wild one
  151. amy deeter says
    March 10, 2012 at 3:09 pm
    into the wild amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com
  152. Amy DeLong says
    March 10, 2012 at 3:59 pm
    3 +1 would like ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com
  153. Katherine says
    March 10, 2012 at 4:49 pm
    I like the idea of The Interview: Go ahead and bust out the camera. You’re about to interview your loved one to learn new insights and make new discoveries. Take turns filming each other while answering meaningful questions in a fun way.
  154. Barbara Hunt says
    March 10, 2012 at 5:04 pm
    Thanks for the great contest! bahjeep@aol.com
  155. Scott D says
    March 10, 2012 at 5:55 pm
    Sushi at a place with great music!
  156. Christy Weller says
    March 10, 2012 at 6:15 pm
    I like the 3+1 idea cweller75@gmail.com
  157. loriag says
    March 10, 2012 at 6:44 pm
    3+1 is my fav.
  158. Deborah Wallin says
    March 10, 2012 at 7:28 pm
    We enjoy dinner and a movie. wallindeb@yahoo.com
  159. Kendra Gillilan says
    March 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm
    into the wild thanks
  160. Krystalynn Hernandez says
    March 10, 2012 at 8:04 pm
    Into the wild! :)
  161. Charity S says
    March 10, 2012 at 8:43 pm
    3 + 1 idea.
  162. shirley pebbles says
    March 10, 2012 at 9:00 pm
    I like the into the wild one. fb/ shirley greenawalt zolenski twitter,gfc,stumble/ daveshir2005 google +/ shirley pebbles
  163. Sand says
    March 10, 2012 at 9:09 pm
    Into the wild is my favorite.
  164. Jessica Davis says
    March 10, 2012 at 9:25 pm
    3 + 1
  165. cassie says
    March 10, 2012 at 9:44 pm
    i like the 3 in one idea for a date
  166. Wendy says
    March 10, 2012 at 10:23 pm
    Group cookout