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Boyfriend left 6/25/12...need some support!!
Okay, so I'm brand new to this site and let me just say, it's comforting to know that others are going through the same thing I am. However, the pain is still here and I can't seem to escape from it. I've dated my boyfriend for almost 2 years, and we did have a break in that time frame. During that time is when he decided to sign up for the navy. Lets just say, I was devastated. I always told myself I wouldn't date someone in the military, now look at me. So like I said, he left on Monday the 25th, today is Saturday the 30th, and all I seem to know how to do is cry. He called me at 12:45 EST (so technically early, early Tuesday morning). It was a minute phone call and he said he would call me in 2 weeks, I hope that's true. I've already written him a letter, even sent him FB messages even though he wont get it for 8 weeks. I just feel horribly alone right now, and my biggest fear is that we are going to grow apart and he wont want me anymore. Thinking that upsets me more and brings on a waterfall of tears. These 2 weeks are going to be hard, since we can't have any calls or letters. I just wanted to hear other stories and if there is any advice y'all can give me. I'm trying to stay busy, but it doesn't seem to help. It seems like I think of him every minute of the day, and I just can't get him out of my head. I'm worried, scared, and I just want that feeling to end. I'm already picturing when he calls me and I feel like all I'll be able to do is cry because I've missed his voice so bad. But anyway, sorry for the rant. I just feel like I could meet others that understand what I'm going through. Anything will help!!!
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Permalink Reply by amor on
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Don't worry about the Navy turning him into a "tough guy". My boyfriend's older brother is a "tough guy" and he went into the navy years ago and was the inspiration for my BF to go. Before he left I talked to their sister about whether his older brother had "changed" before and after boot camp because I was afraid that my BF would start to act like that or his demeanor would change. she assured me not to worry because his older brother had always been, to put it lightly, "like that". My boyfriend is one of the sweetest guys I have ever known and he has not changed at all.
You can wait for the address to come on the form letter or the box, OR if you have your BF's recruiter's number or email, I would suggest putting it to good use. I "cheated" and asked the recruiter for Pat's address and he actually was great and gave it to me a week before the form letter came! ;) Of course, the RTC holds the letters and he didn't get mine any earlier than any of the other recruits, but it gave me peace of mind to send them out ASAP.
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Permalink Reply by dukelvr on
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Well, I know the form letter and box are going to be sent to him mom, so I wont find anything out until she messages me back (which I'm hoping will be soon!) I have no idea who his recruiter's number or email is sadly!! I'm hoping I find something out sooner than later though because the anticipation is slowly getting to me.
And thanks for telling me about the "not changing" thing. I hope he stays the sweet ol' guy that I know he is! Haha, I'm going to keep all you ladies updated when I get my first letter!!
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Permalink Reply by kage39 on
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Of course! Yeah i had no idea about that rule either, they kinda surprise it on ya :/ but taht first letter, it literally knocked me off my feet have a chair behind you! Im glad i did. But think of it this way those 8weeks of boot camp imagine u got to see him everyday and then take all that love and when u actaully do get to see him it will be all concetrated into that first time he gets to hold u again. Thats whats keeping me going :))
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Well, I hope I can go to his graduation :( I'm so scared I wont be able to have the money to do so. If I can't go to his graduation, I have to wait until Thanksgiving to see him again! I don't think I could make that though.
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I would definitly suggest South western airlines. At first i was terrified icouldt either but where as a one way ticket from a some other airline cost $500 a round trip with southwest cost $515! I mean yeah its still a meaty chunk of cash but its a beter dealthan some others.
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Where do you live? If you don't mind me asking..lol. I live in North Carolina and I swear I looked up a round trip and it was $300. But I also have to factor in hotel, to rent a car (which I'm only going to be 22 so I don't think i can), plus food and whatever else. I just feel like it's going to add up to the point where I can't afford it. I'm going to look up southwest and see what they say too, though.
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Oh im in the sunny state of california haha. Im going to my boyfriends graduation with his parents and sister though. Im paying for my plane tickets but you may not need a rental car if you book reservations at a certain hotel.. I think it was a marriot and it was like 2-3 miles away from the naval base they graduate from in illinois. I just turned 18 by the way so its kinda lucky his folks are bringing me along.
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Aw, well you're lucky that people are going with you!! I messaged his mom on FB and she wasn't sure if she was going because she has a lot of stuff going on. And if she can't go, then more than likely I wont just because I can't afford everything by myself :( Plus, it would terrify me to be alone..that's just the way I am. So there are numerous hotels that have a shuttle straight to the graduation ceremony??
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Permalink Reply by kling on
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Did you buy it directly from southwest? I'm trying to find cheap plane tickets to SC to visit him in A-School but it's all over $600 everywhere I look :(
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Haha well his parents did but i paid them back but yeah i think it was directly SW
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And hey dukelvr - thanks for posting, haha its nice to have someone goin through the same steps and time i am, to talk to :) let me know if i can help any more!
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Yeah of course!! It's nice to meet all you amazing women!! Lucky for you though you're halfway through basic! I'm still on week 1 :( At least, I think this is week 1? Haha, the whole scheduling confuses me. I know he left the 25th, but I read a lot about P-Days and what not..but I'm hoping that week 2 starts this Monday (July 2nd). I guess we'll have to wait and see!
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