7 Best Things About Dating A Military Man
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Getty It's Veterans Day! It's time to dust off your patriotic heels and show people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces just how much you appreciate their sacrifices.
Even though dating a military man can be incredibly challenging on many different levels, there are numerous reasons why a man in the service could be your ideal beau.
Take a look below at some of the best reasons to fall in love with a military man that maybe you hadn't thought of before:
1. Conviction.
Nothing says sexy more than someone who is putting his life on the line to protect your freedoms and rights.
Joining the military is a choice; by serving his country, you know he has strong ideals and is willing to fight for them.
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2. Military men are in great physical shape.
Let's not pretend that the fact he's probably in the best shape of his life doesn't turn you on.
The rigorous training he is committed to is part of his daily routine, and you get to reap the benefits of his occupation's strict physical and dietary habits. We'll salute to that.
3. There's high potential for sweet love letters.
Since your relationship will probably be long-distance at certain points and for long periods of time, communication becomes quintessential. This means lots of emails, chats, phone conversations, and snail-mail.
The possibility of epic literary confessions of love is immense.
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4. You get to maintain your independence while building trust among each other.
Since he is often in unfamiliar environments, you know that he can take care of himself. He is trained to survive hostile circumstances and protect his fellow soldiers, so he knows what it takes to work as a team.
He knows how to work together for a common goal, but he can also assess a difficult situation and figure out a solution on his own. This can translate well for relationships. After all, love can be a battlefield too.
5. They take directions really well.
The military is all about structure, order, and rules. If he can survive taking commands from his superiors, you know that he won't mind too much when you ask him to help you with the dishes every once in a while—or when you start ordering him around in the bedroom.
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6. Military men are clean and organized.
Due to the discipline practiced in the barracks, you can count on him to pick up after himself and keep his personal effects in order. You can thank his drill sergeant for that one.
7. The uniform is a huge plus.
It's not just because the tailored cut of a uniform perfectly accentuates his physical assets. A uniform represents discipline, strength, courage, and fellowship—all traits that make for great partners.
We are often attracted to men in uniform because of the message it sends to us: this is a person in a position of authority who can provide us with safety and whose job is to protect us from the dangers of the world.
How can we say no to that?
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