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My boyfriend is leaving for Basic on Sunday and he doesn't want to spend time with me before he goes...
I am so upset and torn up about this. Why doesn't he want to spend those last moments with me? I feel like crying. Help PLEASE! What is he thinking?
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Permalink Reply by CUPCAKE on
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have you asked him why?? The best thing in a relationship is communication
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Permalink Reply by tori&tyler on
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My boyfriend did the same thing. He told me he just didn't want to deal with the hardship of saying goodbye to everything he loved dearly. He spent his time alone mostly, which he regrets now.
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Permalink Reply by Absoltuekraze on
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My guy did something similar. A few days before shipping out he said he was leaving and didn't know if he'd see me again before he left. A few hours later he called and apologized and we did see eachother. I think he needed to feel like he was in control of the situation, or it would be easier for him to leave without me there. I was incredibly hurt by this, but I understand why he did it.
It isn't okay that he's hurting you in this process, but understand that he's probably really emotional, scared, and confused right now. Maybe he needs some time to just think. All I can say is be there to talk when he's ready. And if he does leave without seeing you, still write to him in boot. He's going to miss you like crazy. -
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Permalink Reply by celinamae on
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Hey ladies,
I finally talked to my man and did get to see him tonight! He's really confused and just trying to stay focused and he was really worried that I would cry and scream and that it would upset him to see me this way. I finally got to see him and we kissed, prayed, and told each other how much we loved one another and tomorrow his parents will see him off! I appreciate the love and support from you all so much!
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Permalink Reply by Evie (Brett's Wife) on
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i'm glad things worked out for you celinamae! now it's time to be strong. stronger than you ever thought you could be. he's going to miss you so much! boost his confidence with letters :) which by the way, after every letter...spray some of your perfume on the paper!!!....it will drive him crazy (in a good way) and will give him comfort. also, send pictures in your letters too!!! he will love that. goodluck sweetie! you're going to be okay!
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Permalink Reply by Jo (Wife of an ET Radioman) on
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Seconded on the perfume, I started doing it halfway through my guy's time at basic, and he loves it. I don't remember to do it for EVERY letter (sometimes I write him at work when there's downtime, for example), but I think he treasures it that much more when it's a surprise.
Send photos (appropriate ones), news clippings, and silly things you find on the internet that he may love. Color him a picture, get younger family members to make cards, etc. The more "random surprises" you can send his way, the better! I also dug out my mom's typewriter and used it to write him a letter. One of the most tedious letters, but he loved it so much. :)
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