Fraternization in CF

[Hot Lips]

Well I don't believe that working together is ever a great thing for spouses, whether it be in the CF or civilian world.

:rofl:... MM I didn't have to google to get a roar out of your most elegant use of medical terminologies... :rofl:
Well done 

HL

 

[MARS2INF]

I've been awaiting my GF to join the CF now for a year. I'm all for dating within the CF, so long as it's not within the same unit. That would kinda complicate things on board a ship or within a platoon. So long as you're not working right alongside of the signifigant other, have at 'er, I say...

my $0.02

MASR2INF

 

[zipperhead_cop]

I agree that the policy for non fraternization is needed for the CF.  There is an artificial closeness that is created by being on course or in the field, and that can lead to hook up's that may lead to domestic crap in Garrison. 
However, that being said, I am married to a police officer and that works out really well for us.  I never have to explain why I had a late call, or the nuances of the crappy parts of the job.  We can come home from work and be able to talk together as colleagues and not worry about explaining technical stuff, or elaborating on how much people suck and why.  She is a great resource for me, and vice versa (I hope).  I would have to imagine military couples have the same sort of dynamic.  Both parties understanding field deployment, and the uncertain nature of being transferred around the country (and other such stressors) would hopefully cut down on the inherent relationship strain of the job. 
Of course, the flip side for us, and is likely for you military couples, is a heightened awareness of the dangers of the job and knowing that there is a possibility of someone else coming to the door at the end of the shift. 
Bit of a double edged sword, that.

 

[SeaDog]

Definitely right on the dynamic being the same for service couples, zipperhead_cop, at least in my experience.  My wife and I are both navy and the relationship is stronger for it in many regards.  In the past three years alone I've spent on average about 8 months away  per year and never so much as a "why?" or "again?" in our conversations.  She understands my work intimimately, as she was once the same MOC, and has no delusions about what I'm up to at work.  She never even batted an eyelid when I told her I was going submarines, just a sly grin and a snyde comment about if I would fit down the hatch.  Downside is when you are returning from deployment, anxious to see the missus, only to look through the binos and realize that the ship on your port-side is your wifes...going out to sea!  As for working together, we have been lucky that it's never been an issue - always different units - and I've had some pretty understanding bosses.  One occassion I was called into my Combat Officer's cabin and told I was going to sea on an exercise to sort out some manning issues...was told I had pick between either the Montreal or VDQ...he paused, asked what ship my wife was on...VDQ, I replied... "Montreal, then I take it?" was his response.  "Yessir".  No issues, or hassles...all in all I've found my chain of command supportive.