How do military wives meet others?

Question

I'm a new army wife at HAAF and I'm 18 not working or in collage at the moment. there is a group here for spouses but they all seem older or have kids. plus i don't think I'm one of those kinda girls who sits at "luncheons" or other stuff. >.> if there is anyone who knows how i could meet some ppl my age or at least not condemned to a life of blahh-ness plz let me know.

going on 3 months of not much social interaction besides the guys at staff duty on the 24 hr shifts when i go w/ the husband. O.O

plz 0.o ..... light fading fast....

Answer 1

i guess you can consider me older, but that just makes me feel sad. anyways, we just moved to a new base and are new to the army (not the military though). i always thought i made friends easy, but i guess that was wrong. i am having a hard time finding people my own age with a child my sons age (8 months). you will find this a lot. either the wives are to much older to have something in common, or younger and have kids when you dont. or you get along good with them but your husbands dont. its hard finding the perfect couple or friend. and when you do they move.

i have always gone online to find support and friendship. i go to www.armywives.com. they are great there. people of all ages, and it doesnt matter if you are an established wife or new. young or old. kids or not. you will find a way to fit in.

have you tried a group? like an enlisted wives group? we are officer and there isnt an officer spouse group. doesnt mean i cant start one though.

also check your mwr (morale, welfare and recreation). they often have groups, bingo, bunko and other things going on around base every weekend.

but everyone feels this way at one point or another. often more times than one. it just takes some getting used to. even with a kid i am bored out of my mind. i decided to get my masters. find something to keep your mind busy. a hobby, book club, something. it makes things easier and its another way to find others to talk to.

Answer 2

Well, if hubby has co-workers who are married, get together with them.  Also, there are military wives' clubs...KEEP AWAY FROM THEM!  The bases are always looking for volunteers for one thing or another.  Take time to chat with someone at the commissary or exchange.  My wife made a life long friend (1971 in Japan) with a lady she met at the commissary...and they still keep in touch.  We started partying, hanging out and going places in Japan with her husband and his ship mates and their families (I didn't particularly care for most of the guys I worked with).  Attend the base chapel, get involved there.

A military wife is one of the hardest jobs!  Thank you for being one!

(USN, retired 1965 -85)

Answer 3

My wife was active with the FRG and church. I'm at Stewart myself. I also just got back from Iraq. You can e-mail me from my link, after you talk to your husband of course. We have 4 kids that keeps my wife busy also. wish you luck, I'm not to impressed with Savannah, as I don't drink, smoke or hang out at the clubs anymore.