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Hey ladies...my future sailor is leaving in 26 days and I can barely stand it!
My boyfrined leaves in 26 days and every time I even think about it I tear up. How do you guys cope wuth your loved one being gone? I just can't stand the fact that I won't be able to tell him good morning, or wish him good night, or be there for him when he needs someone to talk to. He's my best friend...will this feeling ever go away? It's already horrible and he hasn't even left yet. I want to make the most of our time left together but it's hard for me thinking "this might be the last time we do this" or "this might be the last time we do that." Thanks for listening to me whine. lol :)
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Permalink Reply by csan214 on
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That's a great idea! I just wish I could give him something that he was allowed to take with him to remind him of me. I have this fear that somehow he'll forget me or something. I know there's no way you just forget your girlfriend, but I guess I just overthink about that sometimes.
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Permalink Reply by Rickysgirl23 on
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Don't worry. He will not forget you. You will be one of the cherished memories he will hold on to while he is going through the tough times. Send him lots of pictures of little things even if you think it's silly. Think of things he likes. Maybe his favorite outfit on you. Just things to let him know you're thinking of him. Walgreens and CVS are great for printing out pictures. I do it from my phone or from my computer. Thanks for the encouragement. I am taking it day by day. Just hoping his form letter comes this week with his address on it! Enjoy every second you have with him. Cook for him, give him lots of love :) You'll be alright.
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I plan on it. I'll be there's no tomorrow, that's for sure. And keep that in mind, thank you!
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hello! :)
it's so nice to have someone close to my age, thanks for replying. that's exactly how I feel. i mean they're supportive, but not as much as i would like i guess. and all of his friends aren't supportive either, they all just say i will cheat or "dear john" him. how do you spend time with them when he's not around?
And they are helpful! I've already learned so much and I've only been active on here for a few days. It's nice to have people to talk to who get it :) I'lll try to be as patient as possible with the letters...something I'm horrible at lol. and this wednesday will be our last anniversary together, 9 motnhs :) how about you and your boyfriend?
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Permalink Reply by RobsPrincess12 on
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Here's another tip. It doesn't work for everybody bu it has worked for me. Talk to his mom. My boyfriends Mom and I have never talked as much as we talk now. Nobody really understands how you feel like she will because He's gone to her too. She misses him and thinks of him, just as much as, if not more than you. On this site, we understand how it feels to miss SOMEONE but his mom will be one of the only people that knows how it feels to miss HIM. Don't be afraid to call and check on her. Plus, you'll have someone in your corner in the future, and if you go to graduation it might make the trip a lot more fun lol!!!
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Good idea. His mom and him aren't super close due to some issues in the past, but I know she loves him and she will miss him, and she and I talk a lot. Hopefully it"ll help! thanks :)
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That's how I feel, like it would definitely make me miss him more. but i think spending time with them is important becuase what they think of me is important to me, and i can shrug it off easier than he can, he really takes that stuff to heart. but i think he's learning to shut them out. wow, you guys are still in a pretty new relationship, i bet thats harder for you (not saying it's not possible, not at all! :) ) and I'm not sure how to handle him being gone for the important days either...he'll miss christmas, new year, and our 1 year...depressing lol. but he was a senior my freshman year, and we had mutual friends :) how about you guys?
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he doesn't mean to, he just overthinks too much :P when's he leaving for boot camp? and the thing i'm probably most worried about is cheating. We've never cheated on each other, and neither of us have with anyone else we've been with either. it's not that i don't trust him, he's never given me a reason not to...i just don't want him to be so lonely and think that's a solution...if that makes sense. what are your worries?
p.s. if you want to email or anything let me know. promise im not a creep lol
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that's understandable, i bet that worries you even more!. but okay! i'll send it to you in a message :)
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