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Boyfriend in Boot Camp
My boyfriend just left on January 10th for basic. He wasn't supposed to leave until March, but his recruiter made him switch with another guy. My mom and I have been checking this website for a few months now to try and get me ready for it. After he swore in on Tuesday, we went to the airport. We had read on here that we could actually get a pass to get through security, so I was able to spend an extra 2 hours with him. I got really lucky, he had a 5:20 flight so after they left MEPS I was able to spend the day with him. This is honestly the hardest this I have ever been through in my life, but I am coping with it better than I expected. I mean, I still have random moments where I see something, or hear a song that reminds me of him and have breakdowns. Unfortunately, this has happened in public places more than once. We have talked about it before, and we are both completely committed to each other. I mean we haven't been dating long enough to get married, but we have talked about it, and if we are married by the time I am done with college, I will be ready to pack up and go with him wherever he goes. Are there any suggestions to help me get through this a bit better? He doesn't get to go home after basic and is shipped down to SC for A school so he won't be home for 8 months.
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Permalink Reply by EmilyDanielle(12/074) on
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Yeah! I live in Florida so I don't know what cold is, so I'm not sure what to think about that haha. And I've never been a plane before so I'm kinda nervous for that too. HAha!
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Permalink Reply by Jennie102311 on
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oh gosh! haha you better bundle up! I don't love flying but I don't mind it! It's not bad :)
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Permalink Reply by Jo (Wife of an ET Radioman) on
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DRESS WARM. Hoodies will NOT be enough for a Midwestern winter. I assure you. I live mayybe 3 hours from GL, and Friday's low is supposed to be -1. Yeah, you read that right.
Skip the heels; in the snow and slush that will inevitably cover the walkways, it will be near impossible to navigate.
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I know! Haha. My flight is only 3 hours and it's nonstop so it shouldn't be too bad. I just don't know what to expect lol
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No it won't be bad! I really can't explain what it's like because it's been like 6 years since I flew lol but it's not bad and 3 hours will fly by :)
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Permalink Reply by Missy on
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My boyfriend left on the 10th as well and it has been really hard. I have been trying my best to find things to occupy my time, but then something someone does or says will remind me of him and I lose it!
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Permalink Reply by HannahKathryn17 on
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Yea, that happens to be me just about everyday. Its like you think you are done crying, then something happens and you lose it. My boyfriend and my song came on the XM radio and we were picking up my friend. I come out of her house and my mom yells out the window and blares the song. I start bawling. He made me a CD before he left and that was the second song from it that day that played. I just took it as a sign from God that everything is going to be okay. Trying to busy yourself is actually pretty helpful. It takes your mind off of things.
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Permalink Reply by chizzledee13 on
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Hope I'm not too late on this conversation. Lol but I'm new to the sure. I also have a boyfriend who left on dec. 13th. For bootcamp. Not speaking to him for a month has been crazy. But I just keep myself really busy. I'm also a student studying dance so being in classes and rehearsals really help me avid help the days go by faster. If any of you would like a new friend please add me and I will do the same. Always nice to have someone who's in the same situation as you :) take care
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Hey! No, you're not too late! haha. What division is your boyfriend in? Yeah, I've definitely found that college is a major help for a distraction. I'm majoring in Nursing so I've got a lot of studying I have to do everyday. It helps! I send you a friend request too :)
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awesome! my boyfriend is in division 069. how about your boyfriend or husband? nursing is a great major! =] and studying keeping busy helps so much. my days fly.
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I start my classes tomorrow. I am hoping I can focus all my energy in my school work so I can keep my mind off of the fact that my boyfriend is going to be gone for 8 months, and I won't have him to distract me from studying and homework. Although, he was very strict about my schooling. He always said that he wouldn't come over until my homework was done, luckily though I didn't have much homework my first semester.
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Throw yourself into school/work/extra activities. Seriously, you'll not only be happier but you'll have more to write him about. Don't skip class, although a pity day once in a while is acceptable.
You'll get through it. Everyone gets through it, and those that don't either weren't ready for the brutal reality that is Navy life or they didn't really want it.
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