Military Nesties
Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Lurker with a question
Hi ladies. I mostly lurk but I have a question. My SO will be home from deployment soon and I'm wonder what I can do to make the transition easier for him. I did read the MN FAQ but I'm curious as to your personal experiences. Oh, and this is our first deployment together. TIA!
Re: Lurker with a question
Like the other ladies said, just take it easy. Follow his lead. I was a Reservist for 6 years. Many have a tough time adjusting to going right back into life in the civilian world. He may feel the need to be with members of his unit quite a bit when he gets back. Many people in my unit moved into neighborhoods close to each other or got jobs at the same places when they got back. Some came home and went active a few months later.
Also, don't expect him to come home and share all his feelings with you. No matter how hard you try, you won't get it. My husband tells me a lot because I was a soldier. He knows I can hear them and not react the way a lot of people would. However, he doesn't tell me everything. There have been times I heard stories from other people while sitting around the fire or out in town. I used to get mad about it. "Why wouldn't you tell me you were almost killed?" Now, I understand he thinks he's protecting me from it. I don't need to be protected, but he feels the need to do it. I just sit back and don't say anything when the stories start coming out from his buddies. My point is, don't be hurt if he won't share them with you. Don't pry about it.