By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating
There’s a cadence I’ve always admired from afar—one that echoes through the ranks of the U.S. Marine Corps with grit, discipline, and unapologetic pride:
“I love working for Uncle Sam.”
Let me be clear upfront: I’ve never served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and I have nothing but profound respect for the men and women who do. On this Memorial Day, I especially pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their courage is humbling, and their commitment—unmatched.
That said, I do know this song. Literally.
During my workouts, I often listen to U.S. Marine Corps boot camp cadences. It’s one of the ways I get fired up. The rhythm, the resolve—it speaks to something deep inside me. And recently, it got me thinking:
What if we took that same spirit and applied it to dating?
Not the battle. Not the uniforms. But the mindset: Discipline. Preparation. Purpose.
Because dating—real, meaningful, vulnerable dating—isn’t for the faint of heart. It requires showing up. It requires work. It requires resilience.
Marine Corps Cadence: “I Love Working for Uncle Sam”
I love working for Uncle Sam
Let me do it one more time
I don’t mind the work
I don’t mind the hardships
I don’t mind the stress
That’s why they put me to the test
I can do it better than the rest
I’ll go that extra mile
I’ll run that extra step
I’ll carry the weight
I’ll never break
I’ll never bend
I’ll fight to the end
The Dating Parallels
1. “I don’t mind the work.”
Dating with intention means showing up again and again, even when it’s hard. Doing your emotional push-ups. Building character. Reflecting. Refining. Questioning yourself in a healthy way.
2. “I don’t mind the stress.”
Rejection stings. Ghosting sucks. But pressure isn’t the enemy—it’s the training ground.
3. “I’ll carry the weight. I’ll never break.”
You’ve been through things. But you’re still standing. Stronger. Smarter. More self-aware. That’s not a setback—that’s strength.
4. “I’ll go that extra mile.”
You give your best—not because you’re trying to impress—but because it reflects your standards. That’s honor. That’s integrity.
A Memorial Day Reminder
Today, we remember those who gave everything so that we could live freely—including the freedom to love, to heal, and to grow.
And while I haven’t served, listening to these songs during my workouts reminds me daily to bring my best to what matters—especially relationships.
So if you’re out there dating, wondering if it’s worth it, remember this:
“I love working on my dating game.”
Not because it’s easy.
Because it’s worth it.
And because love, like anything great, demands effort.