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What's it like seeing your sailor for the first time after bootcamp?
My boyfriend is getting liberty for Thanksgiving and I'm so nervous! I know it's a good thing, because I am so excited to see him but I need some words of comfort because these past couple days have been really slow and hard. Do you guys have any stories or anything I can expect for that day? I know he only gets the day, no over-nights... It'd just be nice to hear from you guys! (:
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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He will be in uniform, and will be very reserved at first. Give him time to get used to you, and to switch gears. No PDA in public beyond the initial kiss and hugs at PIR, but he may take you on his arm. There are people everywhere and he will be uptight about following the rules. He can relax in private if you have a hotel room, and might want to spend a lot of time in the shower all by himself. Poor guy has been showering with 80 other men for weeks! Bring a pair of shorts or sleep pants if he's going to go back to the room.
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Permalink Reply by MissingmySailor on
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I just got to see my sailor Nov 4th..it was very hard for him to switch back to the loving fiance I know....He didnt know how to smile or show emotion really, when he first hugged me he couldnt stop squeezing me and holding me..it was the best feeling..i knew he was excited but he didnt know how to show me..I didnt know how to react when i saw him..all these emotions and nerves came over me! But once he held me everything went away, when i kissed him i think he realized i was in front of him and he smiled!!!! haha His letters expressed his feelings and emotions, but in person he was very quiet and reserved..He had to check into ship 5 right after graduation so we didnt spend much time together that day..i stood waiting with other ladies for our sailors..for 5 hours!!!!! After the long wait we went to dinner and his parents went out and gave us some alone time..MUCH Needed alone time..He didnt know what to say to me or how to how to show affection like before BC..but i tried my best to help him open up and talk.. it was tough and he didnt like my laughter(because its rlly loud) he snapped saying im to loud and there is no need for it lol after, he apologized saying he didnt mean it..i know he didnt because usually he loves me laugh lol Also now when he says NO..it means NO...He has no temper anymore...Saturday was a much better day for us..he was deff happier and showed it more, showed more affection too lol We went to the mall with another sailor & his wife..my fiance & his buddy are like brothers and they both opened up more..That night my sailor was more open and talkative with me, we spent alone time once more and he was kinda back to normal with things but in other ways not to much..I know my man better then myself i just cant describe everything lol But good luck to you..he will be veryyy different but try to be understanding..open and you ask the questions, he will answer them all lol Be patient...my sailor is still adjusting! Just make sure you tell them how proud you are, why your so proud how much you love him and are looking forward to better days...I gave mine a back massage & he fell right asleep lol I miss cuddling up with him while he sleeps!! he said it was the best feeling lol laying quietly with my Sailor listening to his heart beat made him so happy, holding him in bed made him happy too..he forgot all the small things we do & how much he enjoyed them..It helped him adjust! When i said goodbye to him Sunday morning after breakfast he was the man i love deeply..just with a few different sides. but as the days go by, thousands of txts and phone calls later you with both notice you have changed but are back to normal..minus the huge distance lol ((hugs)))
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