Yep, I'll admit to being somebody's ex. I was much better off raising my own girls for 7 years. I admit that, no disagreement there.
I'll listen to what many of these guys, including those posting here, have to say, and acknowledge this war is not a bed of roses. For ANYBODY to blow off what this major is saying, I think, does a disservice to our armed forces. Whoever doesn't want to hear, just does not want to hear it. If you're one of those who don't want to hear it, so be it.
I appreciated the point of view in post 73.
You wander in, he wanders in, how nice.
But before he marries you, he should consider my "thoughtful commentary" that there's already one guy who decided you're not worth putting up with your crap.
Maybe you two can take your strawmen and find someplace you can trade them for a single valid point.