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These aren't the only groups online to find, there is so many more on Facebook to look at, I just think these four are really really sites (other wives have recommended) to get you started. I know some bases have FRG's (Family Readiness Groups) but us girlfriend don't get that privledge of using. Although, if you have friends or maybe even military family you can always talk to them. Most likely they will be the ones who have “been there done that” and will be able to help you and answer your questions.
When you learn what base your SO is going to be stationed at, try to find out as much as you can. Google your base name and see what websites it will come up with. Also switch over to pictures and see if you can view pictures of the base or the area.
Another way to find out more about your SO's base. Is to go onto the social networking sites and find a girlfriends groups that are associated with the base. Do a search on:
Facebook
Twitter
What should you search for? When searching on these sites there are a few things you can enter in:
1. Try searching just your SO's base name.
2. Try searching “girlfriends” at “his base name.”
3. Try searching “SO's” at “his base name.”
4. Try searching for girlfriends in your boyfriend’s specific unit or squadron.
I have searched for numerous bases on these sites, and have yet to find any without any significant other groups or groups at all. If you do not come across any on the site of your choice, make one! I found several groups on myspace that were helpful, but because I did not care for Myspace I looked on Facebook.
What kind of questions do you ask when you join a spouses or SO group? When you join one of these groups associated with your base, ask whatever questions you want. Some popular ones are:
I’m sure, if you are like me there are tons of other questions you can come up with, but these are just a few to get you started. These groups can be very helpful and are a great way to meet new friends!
Starting out:
When I first got together with my best friend (now boyfriend) he was a Marine in the US Marine Corps, "I had no idea what that would mean for me. I had no idea what military life was like, and knew nothing about the military in general. Since, I knew this was going to be my new life, I wanted to find out as much as I could about it." Here are a few things that I did and that I recommend to get started:1. Join a Support Group
There are even resources for the GIRLFRIEND, you just have to find them. Ask military wives/husbands also most often they are willing to help. Joining a support group even if it is online can help you make friends with other girlfriends even wives/husband whose significant other is in the military. Everyone in these groups are willing to give advice or answer any questions you have either about military life or a specific branch. when your SO deploys, having a support group is very helpful and you can always lean on them in a time of need, and give ideas about care packages and staying busy when your SO is away. "Here are four different support groups online, that are meant to help, encourage, and get you through.- Christian Military wives
- Wives of Faith
- Faith Deployed
- Military Issued Girlfriends (Also for fiances and wives)
These aren't the only groups online to find, there is so many more on Facebook to look at, I just think these four are really really sites (other wives have recommended) to get you started. I know some bases have FRG's (Family Readiness Groups) but us girlfriend don't get that privledge of using. Although, if you have friends or maybe even military family you can always talk to them. Most likely they will be the ones who have “been there done that” and will be able to help you and answer your questions.
2. Learn more about where you're SO is at
As soon at my boyfriend told me where his base was, I got right online and googled everything I could to find out about it and their city around it. I found the main website for the base, I looked for a website about local activities and things to do, I looked for pictures of the area. I also looked for a girlfriends groups online that were specifically related to that base.When you learn what base your SO is going to be stationed at, try to find out as much as you can. Google your base name and see what websites it will come up with. Also switch over to pictures and see if you can view pictures of the base or the area.
Another way to find out more about your SO's base. Is to go onto the social networking sites and find a girlfriends groups that are associated with the base. Do a search on:
What should you search for? When searching on these sites there are a few things you can enter in:
1. Try searching just your SO's base name.
2. Try searching “girlfriends” at “his base name.”
3. Try searching “SO's” at “his base name.”
4. Try searching for girlfriends in your boyfriend’s specific unit or squadron.
I have searched for numerous bases on these sites, and have yet to find any without any significant other groups or groups at all. If you do not come across any on the site of your choice, make one! I found several groups on myspace that were helpful, but because I did not care for Myspace I looked on Facebook.
What kind of questions do you ask when you join a spouses or SO group? When you join one of these groups associated with your base, ask whatever questions you want. Some popular ones are:
- What is the base like?
- What is the surrounding area like?
I’m sure, if you are like me there are tons of other questions you can come up with, but these are just a few to get you started. These groups can be very helpful and are a great way to meet new friends!
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