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Hey ladies...my future sailor is leaving in 26 days and I can barely stand it!
My boyfrined leaves in 26 days and every time I even think about it I tear up. How do you guys cope wuth your loved one being gone? I just can't stand the fact that I won't be able to tell him good morning, or wish him good night, or be there for him when he needs someone to talk to. He's my best friend...will this feeling ever go away? It's already horrible and he hasn't even left yet. I want to make the most of our time left together but it's hard for me thinking "this might be the last time we do this" or "this might be the last time we do that." Thanks for listening to me whine. lol :)
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Permalink Reply by LittleMissRed on
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Mint is on boot camp right now. I have three weeks left. Its a rollercoaster, some days are good some are bad. This site has done winders fire me though. Write him every day he is gone. Let him know how much you love him how proud you are of him.
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I'm planning on writing him every day! But will he get made fun of for getting too many letters from his buddies? Everything I read online seems like either other guys or their officers make fun of them for everything. I don't want to embarrass him :( and good luck with your 3 weeks! I bet you're so excited! :)
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No! They live for mail call. My fiances first three letters were depressing because he hadn't received any yet. Then got in bill. So no send alot!
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Its going to be hard for him the first month. Please let him know to stick it out, that the navy is not Boot camp. He will hate it, maybe talk of trying to quit, but please it does get better. My fiance is in such better spirits now, Its hard, there are nights when i think he's just going to walk in the door and say sorry for keeping you waiting. BUT it will be worth it in the end. In the very first letter my Fiance wrote to me that while he missed me this experience had shown him what was important in his life and that was me. I am twenty, i know another girl on here is 17, and another one 18. We do have a few young ones here, and I am constantly checking my phone for email updated from this site so please feel free to message me if you ever need a crying shoulder.
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If this does happen, how am I supposed to talk him out quitting or something else? One of my fears is that he's going to realize that it's too hard on us to be apart and he will break up with me in a letter or something. And I wouldn't even be able to talk to him about it. Know what I mean? I don't know if I'm just thinking too much or what, but it scares me. Thanks for your support :)
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Dont worry honey, Me and my Fiance talked long about this very subject. Open communication is key. If you ever have a doubt, talk to him, let him know if he is doubting something, or worried about something dont hide it. Both of you need to be strong enough to be able to openly talk to each other. I dontlike to be every so often i write my fiance a letter saying how i need him and i miss him so very much and I'm worried boot camp will change him and he no longer will need me. But every single letter i get from him he titles "my future wife" and he tells me every time how much he loves me and how he cant wait to start a life together. So please just talk to your boyfriend. Let him know your worries and that you will be there for him. (also please note, the RDCs are very mean. One letter my fiance wrote to me that they were going on and on about how their girlfriends and wives cheated on them while they were away, and how the Sr's girls are prolly already banging other people, Please reassure your man, he will appreciate it)
As from him possibly being depressed, theres nothing you can really do. I remind my fiance everytime i write that i love him and am so proud of the life he has chosen for us. I go on and on about how strong and smart he is and how when he gets done I'll be right there waiting to give him a great big ol hug. The main thing is just to keep writing!
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"my future wife" - so sweet :)
That's horribel about what the RDC's are telling them. My boyfriend really takes it to heart when people say stuff like that (his friends aren't exactlyl encouraging). Hopefully he doesn't take it too personally if something like that happens. I'll definitely be sure to stay positive in my letters.
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Permalink Reply by briana&isaiah forever on
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My sailor has gone through bootcamp and is currently in A school. He's been in for a few months now, but sometimes its still as hard as when he first left. There are good days, but then there are lots of bad ones too. Those months when he was in bootcamp was the worst, but the moment I saw his face when he spotted me in the crowd at his graduation was a moment I will remember the rest of my life, cause it made all those hard days and nights worth it. I just cant wait to see him again at Christmas!! it its just so hard being away from the man I love so much! Its a roller coaster for sure, but in the end I think its a rewarding experience and will make your love a lot stronger cause you will appreciate the little things so much more! Feel free to friend/message me at anytime. This site is wonderful, youre definitely among friends here. Good luck and God bless you and your future sailor!
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I'd imagine. Is A school better? You can actually talk on the phone and skype and whatnot, right? & I bet that was amazing for the two of you! I am planning on going up for his graduation :) thats great that you can spend christmas together! thank you so much for your support :) I'm only 16 so my friends don't really seem to get it. Nice to know I have good listeners here :-)
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Youre so welcome! You can talk to me any time you need someone to listen! And yes, A school is a lot better. I just got off the phone with my boyfriend actually! We try to talk every night and we have skyped a few times. I miss him like crazy and cant wait for us to get married! Im hoping its soon :) most people around me dont get it either, and this site is what kept me sane when he first went to bootcamp lol. Youll enjoy graduation. You gotta get there super early, but it's amazing!
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Thank you! that's much appreciated :)) do you have any more advice about graduation? I have absolutly no idea what to expect at all lol.
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Oh well there are a few things: Im not sure if youve heard about the rules regarding PDA while your sailor is on liberty, but that's something to keep in mind. You can read up on that more as time draws near the graduation. And make sure you have him back early. Overall graduation will be a wonderful, exciting day for both of you! Will you be traveling with his family? Do you know where he will be attending A school?
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