Dating a military man can be one of the most challenging kinds of relationships there is. While we love our men and all that they stand for, we have to deal with some things that other couples don't. Here are some of the highs and lows of dating a military man.

1. Phone calls, text messages, email and snail mail

OK, this one is a love-hate relationship. We love getting stuff from our guys, but the wait is the killer part! Who wants to wait around for a guy to text you? Especially when you have no clue when he will have his phone and if he will even be allowed to use it! I know talking to my guy is the best part of my day, but the wait definitely isn't.

2. The distance and time apart

We hate being away from our guys. We hate the time difference between us, and we hate missing them so much. We know they have to be away to fight for our freedom but we really just want them home to spend time together.

3. Lack of communication

If you think regular couples have problems communicating, try dating someone in the military. This is probably one of the worse things that anyone would hate because the lack of communication is awful. They aren’t allowed to have their phones out during work hours, and we are also busy with school or work. We all know that we are dying to catch a quick message or call from our guys.

4. Not knowing what his job will make him do

This is probably the scariest part of being with someone in the military. You have no clue what will happen to your guy. You have no clue if he will make it home or not. You don’t know what he is truly dealing with while overseas. There is no telling when he will be home because his job might make him stay longer than he thought he would be there.

5. The relationship grows stronger

Dating a military man poses unique challenges, and as we overcome them our relationships with our guys grow stronger. There is a sense of needing each other more, and a sense of understanding and resilience is necessary to make the relationship last.

6. Ability to make it through change

There are many big changes that come with being in military relationships, but as a couple anyone can make it through the changes together with experience and love. While you never know when a deployment or other work-related issue may come up, we get better at dealing with big changes because of it.

7. Being with someone with goals and ambitions

The fact, is you are with someone who wants to get better and has set goals. They joined the military for some type of purpose. They also have the end in mind and are working towards it.

8. The uniforms

Do I even have to say anything more about how good they look in uniform?

We hate some of the things we have to go through because of our relationships with our guys, but we stick by their sides no matter what. Because in the end we will always be there for our guys and keep loving them. And just a little reminder...they are counting down the days just like we are until they can see us again.