THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING A MILITARY SPOUSE Part II - Stress, Making Friends | Caitlin Mahina Catania

[@tsaints852]

The great thing about it making friends as a military spouse in you will make friends in different parts of the world. My wife made friends in Germany and Hawaii. We had friends waiting for us in Hawaii that we know in Germany. It is hard at first, but it is only a matter of time.

[@Caitlin_Mahina]

I can't wait to make more friends all over the place!

[@rebeccaroyals9011]

My husbands leaving for basic tomorrow and both of your videos were super helpful! I didn’t even think about the fact that you only get a certain size truck to move all your things in so now I can work on narrowing down what I need and what to toss while he’s gone. Also thanks for the heads up about being your own advocate when it comes to getting what you are owed I haven’t heard anyone talk about that and just entering into this world as a spouse you don’t really know what you can or can’t do.

[@Caitlin_Mahina]

I am so glad I could help! Good luck to you and your husband on your next adventure :)

[@nadiacosta7786]

I’m such a planner this has been so helpful!

[@Caitlin_Mahina]

I'm so glad I could help!

[@nyfilipina]

Thank you Caitlin for your comments, advice, and suggestions..... It was helpful, and it has been noted....

[@dertoh21]

Loved this video! It was super helpful.

[@Caitlin_Mahina]

Glad I could help!!

[@tahmercynung2498]

Caitlin i must say you are very mature wife. Congrats 🎊 your husband hit the jackpot.

[@morganmorton2333]

Love this!!! ❤️

[@Caitlin_Mahina]

thank you so much!!

[@charlottemin632]

Hey love! I am grateful for the content! My fiancé has decided and is in the process of applying for the military and I've been worrying about our future set up. His goal now is to make it to the Spaceforce and I am a doctor in another country aiming to live and train in the US. Do you know if "Guardians" (i think thats what people in the spaceforce are called?) move as much as those in the other branches of the military? Because I need to train for 4 years in a hospital and ofc i wont be able to move around with him 😔 do you know of other mil spouses who dont live/move with their partners? And hows that going for them? Much love!

[@Caitlin_Mahina]

Hi there! I am going to be honest, I don't know much about the Space Force because it is so new. If I had to guess they wouldn't move as much because I am not sure if there are many duty stations for Space Force members to go. I do know of some spouses who don't live with their partners for reasons like yours or because it just doesn't make sense at the time. It is hard but they know it's temporary so they are getting along just fine.

[@emelypineda6881]

Is it true that Marines deploy for 7 months come home then deploy again? My partner is going to commission as a pilot and super scared about being apart for the majority of our relationship

[@Caitlin_Mahina]

Hi there, it depends on what their job is and what kind of unit they are at! I know Marines that deploy every three years and others that deploy every year. I am not sure what it is like for pilots, however. I would try to find other wives to ask who are married to pilots. I do know that training is incredibly long for Marine Corps pilots (it seriously takes years) so if you and your partner are serious I would recommend getting married before they go off to training. Otherwise it could be hard to see them!

[@emelypineda6881]

@@Caitlin_Mahina I just saw your response! But thank you so much-we are planning to get married before then!

[@GBeegobeekobado97]

Your husband is an officer nice u didn’t have to directly say it with all the other things u said