But this is not the real topic of my post today. C and I are obviously a little different. From our pictures you can tell that I'm black, but you can't tell that C is white and one fourth Asian. He is often told that he looks to be of Spanish descent, but not necessarily in those words.
So... we are technically considered an interracial couple, even though I don't usually refer to us that way. When I talk about C, he's just C to me.
The guy who holds my heart (couldn't resist a corny phrase in there).
The guy who holds my heart (couldn't resist a corny phrase in there).
I labeled this post "that couple" because...
~We are that couple that tends to turn heads when we enter a room, but we are
modest about being so attractive he he ha ha.
~We are that couple that is always given a welcome back when we visit certain
places because they "remember us".
~We are that couple that tends to surprise people when they are introduced to
the other half of our said couple. And that goes across the board.
~We are that couple that had to say goodbye in an airport in NC so that he could
serve overseas.
~We are that couple that tells each other just how much we love each other
on a daily basis whether through email, IM, or my favorite... video chat.
serve overseas.
~We are that couple that tells each other just how much we love each other
on a daily basis whether through email, IM, or my favorite... video chat.
But what some people don't realize are our similarities, because they only see the outward differences.
We are both:
~College graduates and want to get our masters.
~Have the same faith.
~Have the same values.
~Are Family oriented.
~Working on getting settled in our careers and finances.
~Working towards marriage and "Pandas" ha
~Committed to maintaining and strengthening our relationship.
~And a bunch of other stuff! ha
We have not faced problems in our relationship due to our differences. Both of our families support us, as well as our friends. We live in the Carolinas and there has been nothing other than the occasional long stare.
So what about you all? What have been some of your experiences as:
~A military couple?
~Interracial couple?
~Long distance couple?
~Or just your experiences as a couple in general....
~Jess~
~Committed to maintaining and strengthening our relationship.
~And a bunch of other stuff! ha
We have not faced problems in our relationship due to our differences. Both of our families support us, as well as our friends. We live in the Carolinas and there has been nothing other than the occasional long stare.
So what about you all? What have been some of your experiences as:
~A military couple?
~Interracial couple?
~Long distance couple?
~Or just your experiences as a couple in general....
~Jess~
Hey Jess! I'm new to this whole blogging thing but I'll attempt to answer your questions!
ReplyDelete*A military couple: Greatest experience ever! I just married my Soldier Jan.8, 2011 and I'm looking forward to the memories that we will make as a military couple.
*Interracial couple: Don't know if we really fit into this category but I'm black and my hubby is biracial. He's German and black but you can't tell because he just looks light-skin lol! I'm in the process of trying to learn German right now because his mom's side is completely German. I sent out our wedding invitations and we had sooo many of his family members calling because they couldn't read the invitations! My slow self didn't think to translate them into German lol!!
*Long distance couple: Well in about 2 weeks we will be considered long distance. I leave for Army basic training on Feb. 7, 2011...so we'll spend almost the first half of our marriage apart. After basic I'm going to Arizona for my job training and he'll still be here in GA. :o(
P.S. My hubby is from the Carolinas too! He's the biggest Gamecock fan!
We're long distance and military. The long distance tests the trust factor and communication of a relationship big time!
ReplyDelete~I've been married to my sailor for 5 years, and our experience as a military couple has been pretty good. We're both army brats, so we knew what to expect, and I'm good at being independent and handling all that military life throws my way when he's out at sea. I couldn't imagine my life without being a part of the military. That actually scares me! lol
ReplyDelete~We're not an interracial couple, but a lot of the black navy wives here are married to white sailors, so people tend to assume that my husband is white, or they'll ask, and I hear it so much that it gets annoying... like what does it matter if my husband is black or white or green? lol
~Being a long distance couple at times is hard, but as a military spouse/girlfriend you learn to keep yourself busy. You have to have your own life. My hubby and I spent our 1st year of marriage apart. He was in basic training, then 2 other training schools, and then he moved to WA and he was here 2 months by himself. I was about to graduate from college, so I had to finish that up, and then I joined him.
And I'm from NC. I was born there, and left when I was 2 years old. My parents grew up there and most of my extended family lives there. :-)
Thank you all for your input. Everyone's situation is so different that it is nice to see another side.
ReplyDeleteSome key things I noted were:
-Everyone is or has been long distance at some point in time. (Web Cams are awesome).
-Everyone has more experience with the military than I do. (I'm learning...slowly).
-Trust hasn't been an issue with us in relation to possible cheating. Of course anything is possible, but trust comes with love. And both have the ability to break your heart. It's more along the lines of communication, our style are different but we have worked through it. Check out the five language of love.
-I found it interesting that everyone assumed you were in an interracial relationship and they had the nerve to ask. Everyone assumes the opposite with us Navy Wifey Peters. Also welcome to the blog.