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Boyfriend of 2 years joined Navy Reserve
So to make a long story short...my boyfriend of 2 years made the decision to join the navy reserves. Over the past year it's been a huge discussion between us. At first he was interested in joining full time - yet remind you, he's a bit past his prime for the full time navy (in my opinion) since he's 31. He has a bachelors degree in corporate communications, and right now he's working one full time job and one part time job - where none refer to his degree. To give a little bit of background, he's been living in the US for over 12 years (he's Turkish)...and just recently he finally received his permanent resident green card - and this really triggered his interest much more with the navy because he was finally eligible to join. In the past he was an auxiliary police officer for 6 years, and because of his pending status it was unfortunate, but he could never join the full time police force, due to his lack of citizenship yet....
Anyways, fast forward now....and he finally joined the reserves. I wasn't really comfortable with him doing full time, for he would be away for so long, and since we both want to have a future together, which includes marriage and possibly children, I just didn't see how it would be feasible since I felt we were a bit past our prime. So I finally broke down and gave in. The reserves worked for me, and as I said, he joined - went to MEPS, passed perfectly and got a job in aviation that he's been really wanting. I'm extremely happy and excited for him, as I know it's been a dream of his - but a big part of me is really afraid of our time apart. His total time away will be six months - he leaves this September. I really don't know what to expect, and I'm so fearful of it destroying our relationship. I love him more than anything, and we've never really had any trust issues since the day we met. I know boot camp will have him strapped down to being busy every single day .... but my bigger fear is when he leaves there and goes down to Florida for a few months to train for his job. I'm completely new to this Navy deal - we just moved into a new place this past April...and now I'm doomed at thinking of how I'll spend the entire winter months alone. I have plenty of friends and family to surround myself with, but I know I'll miss him dearly.....
Any advice or tips? I just want to know what I really should expect....
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Permalink Reply by Denise-- Seabee Mom on
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!st of all there are alot of people that join that are in their "prime". He will be fine. Boot camp is 8 weeks. He isn't going to have time to do anything but train. Write letters on Sunday. You can see him at graduation. When he is in school he can call you a lot more. Use Skype. Once he phases up go spend a weekend with him. Once he is done with school he goes home. There is NO reason at all that this should damage your relationship if you truly have no trust issues. Couple all over have been doing this for many many years.
There is a group for you girls.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/girlfriendsfianceswivesofsailors
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/navyreserves
This is all very doable.
To help you with the boot camp stage check out the boot camp moms
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms
Hang it there.. it will all work out
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