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Hello my name is Keisha and i am the creator of this group. Thanks for joining and i hope that all the advice this group gives is helpful
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Help needed!!
Started by Nia. Last reply by Nia Sep 7, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! My name is Nia, I’m new here. I just have a question that have been giving me anxiety lately. So my boyfriend has been emailing me every morning and sometimes night overseas, and then suddenly the flow has stopped out of no where. I’ve…Continue
advice!
Started by Mykenzie Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi ladies!I just would love some advice on this current topic my significant other and i are having currently. without saying too much he’s enlisted in the navy and i am currently a university student. his work peers really value his work and his…Continue
Graduation coming up
Started by Kelly Jan 9, 2022. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,Im new here and I am glad that I found a group that share my confusion during new path of couple life. My boyfriend is due to graduate on the 28th and I am so sad I can't make it to see him. Mainly cause he only had two invites and family comes…Continue
Hubby shipping off to BC June 24!
Started by TARA. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hi Everyone,I am new to this group and would like to say how thankful I am for finding a community of Navy wives, fiancés and girlfriends who can lend support to each other. A short background of our Navy journey - my guy wanted to sign up as EM…Continue
New here!
Started by Linda Jane. Last reply by Kaylee Sep 29, 2020. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I just joined last night. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m linda. My boyfriend is in Great Lakes now for basic training ship 02 Div 950. Then after graduation he immediately ships off to A school in SC. This is all extremely new to me and his…Continue
Fiancé Advice
Started by Lauren C. Last reply by astc Sep 26, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My fiance just joined the Navy and was sent off to bootcamp this week. We've been together for almost six years and we plan to get married after bootcamp is over.> I was hoping you could tell me if waiting until bootcamp is over was the smart…Continue
Good neighborhoods around Great Lakes IL??
Started by Artfulmind. Last reply by WCK110658 Jul 9, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone! Hubs, baby, and I will be stationed in Great Lakes soon was wondering if anyone new of some good safe family friendly neighborhoods to rent a place? We don't mind being a half hour or so away from base. Heard the surrounding…Continue
Hello Everyone!
Started by mommasett. Last reply by Anti M Mar 27, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
Happy Hump day to all!! I am new here and I am so glad that I have found this group! I am hoping it helps in my journey with my boyfriend and understanding his Navy Life a little better. Continue
POA to get a military i.d.
Started by Hafaadai. Last reply by Ib_vv_N Feb 23, 2019. 7 Replies 3 Likes
Hi! My SR left for BC on 28th of Nov. I received THE BOX on Dec. 6th. Still waiting on his form letter, personal letter and DEERS. He did not leave me a POA before he left because the recruiter said we won’t really need it until he gets out of BC.…Continue
sending photos
Started by lifesimplified Feb 20, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
My boyfriend shipped out on 2/11/19. I just received his box but no form letter yet. As soon as I get his address, I will be writing him daily and sending many photos. I read somewhere on this forum that the recruits must show all photos to the…Continue
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Comment by MrsOryD*Ship12~Div183* on April 29, 2010 at 9:17pm
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his girl~ Im sorry your parents are having listening issues, but then again, most adults do! Good luck with college, at least he will be closer. If you plan on getting married soon, then you can live with him and go to school at the same time!!!!!!! hint hint! That's what I am doing in only 13 more weeks and its going to work out excellent!!!!
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Comment by his girl on April 29, 2010 at 8:37pm
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thanks ladies
navygfhelga...yepp same here
mrsoryD...Well I'm going to college so unfortunately I will not be able to move with him but I will be an hour and a half away :] and yes I've tried sitting them down and explaining and got absolutely nowhere.
Ari-I know.
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I am so sorry to hear about your parents being that way. Just keep pushing and you will eventaully be able to move with him. I am kind of in the same situation. I am 21 years old, married, and my parents still think they own me. I moved back home just to save money while my hubby is gone. I know just how you feel. It really is hard right now, but it will all get better. I hope everything turns around for you and enjoy your time with your boyfriend. Maybe you should try sitting down with your parents and explaining to them that you could really use their understanding and help throughout this experience. But always remember this is almost over then we will finally...soon...be able to move and live with them!!!!!
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Comment by AF Airman on April 29, 2010 at 7:01pm
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His Girl- I completely understand where your coming from and im having the same parent problem and im 20 lol. I want to go visit my bf next month at a school which will be a trip where i would pay for EVERYTHING im very independent and have been paying my way though things for almost 5 years. I just dnt know how to tell my parents i want to go. I want to go by myself just to be with my bf and spend time with him but idk how my parents are going to take it i kno their going to say i cant go but im not taking no for an answer they need to let me grown up. I want to go in may so they day to tell my parents is just getting closer and closer and i have NO IDEA how im going to do it.
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sorry ladies but I need to vent and have no one else to vent to...I'm just really sick of my parents trying to micromanage my life I'm 18 and they are controlling when I can see my boyfriend and all of that even though I'm paying for everything...They aren't paying for any part of my trip down there, which I'm fine with, but I'm annoyed with them trying to control everything. Like if they knew I'm on this site they'd be mad..I don't know my mom doesn't understand this life at all, and won't even try to. She says it isn't hard and I need to suck it up and doesn't care if we see each other or not. This is among other things and I'm getting really fed up...ughh
sorry just frustrated
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Comment by Emily-aaronsgirl11 on April 29, 2010 at 4:25pm
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Oh, and P.S. They don't have time down there for sex! When you're on 18 hour shifts and still have quals to finish, you don't have time for anything else but whatever zzz's you can catch! I don't think women getting pregnant underway is an issue.
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My brother is stationed on a sub and he thinks the idea of women coming on board is ridiculous. After his first deployment he was awestruck by the idea of walking through Wal-Mart because there was just so much space! He said adding women would just make even less space than there already is. I agree with him in that aspect. But with the women on the rise in math and engineering, it could definitely be beneficial to the Navy. I mean, we are the superior race ;)
On the other hand, I say let the boys have their toys. Keep the submarines for the men. I know I wouldn't want to be without the sun for three months!
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Comment by Anti M on April 29, 2010 at 11:26am
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When I was in the Navy, women were not allowed aboard warships, just the few tenders (supply ships). "Everyone" said the women would disrupt things, get pregnant, distract the men, just sex sex sex. Guess what? Women are on ships and it works just fine. Before I was in, women were only nurses and yeomen. We got into technical rates, no problem. We got on ships, no problem. Subs? I think it will work once the details are smoothed out.
Subs are not that much more isolated than a ship at sea. Yes, the quarters are close, but I've been on subs (touring) and dividing the space for a bit of privacy wouldn't be too hard. The women who volunteer for subs will have to want to be there. I'm betting birth control will be mandatory.
People simply don't like change, or having their ideas challenged. Women on subs is a new idea, there will be resistance to the changes!
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Comment by redpanda320 Ship 07 Div 205 on April 29, 2010 at 10:46am
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Idk if my BF decided to go sub, hope he didn't.... I'm not worried about my boyfriend cheating either but I don't like the sounds of it either.. it's just not exactly an ideal situation...
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Comment by NewNavyGF (ship10,div167) on April 29, 2010 at 10:31am
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ok i'm kinda upset to read that they are now deciding to make Submarines co-ed. Are there any other Sub GF's, fiance's or wives that think putting woman on subs are a bad idea? I'm seeing alot of pregnancies and adultery happening. I'm not worried about my boyfriend cheating but I just see this as a bad decision, considering the tight living spaces and the isolation of being down there for months......
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