Military Conformity

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Whenever I am having issues with someone or think I might be overthinking a situation I go to my husband. He is fantastic about seeing things from both sides and telling it how it is. So many times, I have asked him for advice with a friend or conversation. He normally tells me his view and many times I have conformed to it because he explains to me how the other person might be taking what I am saying as rude ect. I have a high respect for him and his judgement, so I feel very lucky to have his honest opinion even if it’s not what I always want to hear.

When I was in the military I conformed to the wants of my leadership all the time. For one they were in a higher position than me so obeying orders was mandatory. It was in the job description,

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