How To Keep A Military Marriage Strong

Don't let the physical distance come in between you. Show him you care by sending care packages with homemade snacks, photos and letters. Send him a cotton ball (or a pair of lacy panties) sprayed with your favorite perfume in a Ziploc bag, or send him a box full of reasons why you love him. And remember this: "Lack of communication does not mean lack of love." Sometimes phone lines are down, someone messed up and lost their e-mail privileges, or he's just not in an area where he can contact you. Don't let your mind wander and the paranoia kick in. Sound Off: Long-distance, but only temporarily. Will it work?

Based on content from the new book, The Mocha Manual to Military Life—A Savvy Guide for Wives, Girlfriends, and Female Service Members, by Kimberly Seals Allers with Pamela McBride.