11 March 2014

Of Soldiers and Mistresses

In our crazy beautiful community in the military, one of the most discreetly discussed issues (perhaps even among the civilians), is the old pathetic adage that soldiers are womanizers.


So when I first told people around me that I'm dating a soldier, I saw a glimmer of doubt in their eyes. I never disagreed with them. I just always said something like "whatever profession a guy has, he can be a womanizer if he chooses to". That being said, I was still very insecure of my long distance relationship with then Lt R. He was a soldier in the South and I was a TV network owl from the metro. I sleep just a few hours before their reveille. We just squeezed in virtual cuddling in between my working hours. It was a real test of patience, faithfulness and trust. To tell you honestly, I was a freaking paranoid girlfriend! I got jealous with everyone he was with ― damn, even his Labrador, Xander. LOL. I know you feel me, ladies. As much as we want to give our 101% trust to them, there will always be inevitable situations we don't want to be in; especially if there are poisonous women coiling around the arms of our uniformed men. 

OK. Let me set things straight first. My husband never cheated on me. Or I never caught him? Haha! That was one of my rules: Never ever get caught. Really, what I don't know won't hurt me, right? No, no.

Here's the truth.

I don't want to give you a wrong impression that I married a perfect guy 'cause he is not! Remember, he can be such a big jerk. But! I'd like to say that he's different from the 'others'. He's kinda deviant so I guess he won't do what most of his friends did. Yup, some of his closest friends have proven what most people think of soldiers. It was kinda sad thinking that there were children affected and that they actually messed a woman's life just because they're bunch of idiots.

Women, being a woman, her empowerment and femininity ― those stuff are what I am so passionate about. I think you have noticed that along my blogging journey. Most of my posts have that strong sense of woman power in it; be it as a Filipina, wife or mom. Because I have a strong faith in our kindred. I mean, it's self-explanatory. We are the instrument why there is humanity. There's Mother Nature, motherboard, Mother Teresa, Mother Ricky, Mama Rene, Inang Olivia Lamasan, etcetera. You get it.

However, sadly, there are women who are too strong to handle their own power: They overuse it. They borrow husbands. They snatch fathers. They steal happiness. They are called the mistresses.

Mistresses are bitches. Mistresses are home-wreckers. Mistresses wear panties with caterpillars. Mistresses are sinners. Mistresses are the most evil creatures that ever existed in this planet. But you know what? Mistresses are also victims.

I have heard stories that some women didn't know that the soldiers they flirted with are already married. I can believe that, actually. The soldiers are geographically and physically going solo so one can just say he is single and ready to mingle. Ugh, the nerve. But again, there are mistresses who know that they will be mistresses and aren't regretful being one. Let's call them Mistress-Bitch (MB). I heard stories that there were MBs who got pregnant and demanded for financial support from the soldier. That's a big problem! Unless the soldier and his legal wife have a thriving business, a soldier's salary isn't enough to raise two families. Let's not get into the financial legalities and controversial matters of such 'cause I'd rather be trivial in this post. After all, mistresses are doomed to always be trivial. As in its meaning, of little value or importance.

I thought of writing this to boost the morale of my fellow military wives. It may sound that I'm bullying the MBs, but hell I care! They deserve it. *winkwink* So... I have here a short list of what the mistress should do before she finally live the life of being the other woman. 


Wife's Advice to the Mistress

1. Be wise not to exist on my husband's Facebook or any of his social media accounts. 

If I were you, I will not like or comment in any status, photo or link that my husband has in his wall. And please, I hope you're not jejemon if you're a hard-headed troll. Unless you want war, then so be it. But hey, don't create dummy accounts just so to snoop at him when he's with us. I'm clever enough to know. I'm a ninja.

2. Be sure you're better than me. 

I will perfectly understand why my husband got you despite my efforts of giving him the best if you are at least any of these: more beautiful (as in the truth and not what you think of yourself), richer (some men can be materialistic and wants to stay in the most comfortable zone and be showered with expensive stuff. Yuck. So that can mean that you will never share with my child's allowance) or you never have monthly period (this means he can always use you, poor little thing and that you don't have mood swings, hooray for you, harlot).  

3. Be brave.   

Your being a mistress to a soldier is one courageous act and I sarcastically applaud you for that. But may I just remind you that she, who carries his last name and bore his children are braver. Believe me, it's not easy waiting for my husband's text message in the belief that he's working, when all he was actually doing was spending time with you, lady lucifer. If you are about to spend more years with him, you can have him. So that will make you a wife. And soon, he'll have a mistress. Or he's gonna die eventually and you'll be left wasted and wrecked and Miley Cyrus-ed.

That's it! I have nothing more to add, as a matter of fact. I am happily married to even wish for others to suffer. These are the worst that I can give. Maybe YOU have some demands for the MBs? Please share that in the comments section below. Bring it on, girl. 

PS:
I still moderate comments. I won't publish those that are direct attacks to whoever made a comment. 

*Photo sources: Violet Blues and Free Images 

24 comments:

  1. You can hate the other woman all you want but the one person you should hate more is the cheating husband. The mistress has no obligation to the wife and children...he does. I don't believe in 'stealing someone'.

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    1. Yeah, that's true but this post is for a different angle. Like I said, there are women who know they are mistresses and this is for them. :)

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    2. Should there be a different angle? Think about it, unless she's raping him, which is unlikely, I don't think it's ever right to blame anyone but the husband (when he cheats). I don't know if you're religious but that's like telling God to absolve you because its all the devil's fault he put temptation in front of you. If that was the case, we'd never be sinners (instant absolution because we'd have something/one else to blame). BTW, in the US Army for 13 years and yes I've seen my share of temptations. I've made a mistake once, and I don't (and will never) blame the 3rd party...I take responsibility for my actions. :)

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    3. I didn't say that the husband must not be blamed, but to be honest, this is a satirical post. Well, honest but sarcastic. Like what I said on the 4th paragraph: "I thought of writing this to boost the morale of my fellow military wives." :)

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts! And there's a guy on my blog, aside from my husband --- cool. :D

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  2. *clap* *clap* *clap.. very well-said... Sana may Tagalog version para maintindihan ng mga MB.. hehe...

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    1. I'd like to believe and give them the chance that they can understand basic English. :)

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  3. I believe in Karma and it hits more than what evil one has done.

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    1. Exactly! So I guess MBs are already brave that they risk this truth.

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  4. Wahahaha! Satisfying words used to describe the MBs! Pak!

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    1. I don't have good words to describe them. ;)

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  5. When I was still single, I have been on the other side as well, and I can say, that it was a mutual understanding on both the guy and I. I am aware that he was married with a kid, yet, we still continued with the "affair". There were no feelings involved, and it ended after a short time. Moving on to the present, I am now married and with a kid. I still hear stories as such from friends. I feel for them, being in the same state before, pero it's not something that I will tolerate. In short, being in an affair is a mutual thing. Pwedeng mag-cling parehas kahit na alam nila parehas na mali, may it be the guy or the girl. Just saying. :)

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    1. Hi Joanne! I don't understand with what you said that there's no feelings involved with that "affair" you had. So what was the relationship all about if there's no feelings? I'm also like you, a woman. I just would like to know and I don't want to judge you. Just asking. Thanks

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    2. Really, Joanne? No feelings involved? Uhm... as in for the bed's purposes only? What made you decide to continue it despite the fact that you know he's married and has a kid?

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    3. Sorry it took a while. And yes, no feelings involved. Not proud of it and I was in a phase wherein I want to try anything :(

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  6. This is why I don't think I want to get married. Hihi. :p

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    1. Oh no Carmel, it's not about NOT getting married. Really, it's more about getting the right guy and dedicating yourself into marriage. :)

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  7. Kung si Anne Curtis nga di umobra, ikaw pa kaya, d ka naman kagandahan.
    - About face and walk away.
    Suck it up MB's!
    ;)

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    1. Hahaha! Uy ha, if it's gonna be like Anne C., I'd be quiet na lang. Mayaman na diyosa pa. But then again, there can be no other tuna... than my jaw. Hahaha! :D

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  8. Mistresses wear panties with caterpillar!! (lols) I really believe it takes two to tango pa rin.,

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    1. Oo naman Leirs. Actually, mas matindi nga ang sin ni husband eh. Kasi he vowed in front of God and the wife's family on their wedding day.

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  9. steer clear of this soldier and his family is what I would say, hehe. yes, you are brave to have loved a soldier and have given yourself to him. i don't think i would have that courage to do so. i go crazy when my husband leaves for 3 days for work. 3 DAYS!!! HAHA.

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    1. Hahahaha! I think I have made a point, ano? :D It took me like 3 years to finally adjust with our set-up. Before, I really nag at him almost every day in text! Hehe. Buti ngayon, swabe na lang. :)

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  10. Mistresses are not better than wives... NEVER... If they are they will not be one.

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    1. That's why I don't think I (personally speaking) cannot understand a married man cheating. Sabi nga ng husband ko, if ever man, eh tatapusin muna niya yung sa amin bago siya maghanap ng iba. Womanizing isn't just his thing, it doesn't make him a better man naman daw. :) I'm a blessed wife! ♥

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