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A school kinda sucks...
Hello everyone!
I have been feeling rather sad these past few days. Boot camp was hard but I am glad that it's over. I think bootcamp made our relationship stronger. Right after graduation, he was sweet and very attentive. My boyfriend is now in A school and on the first week that he was there, he was sweet and was calling me everyday. However, once school started, he rarely called or texted. I tried telling him that I would really appreaciate a 2 minute call or even just one or two texts a day, and he tried to fulfill my request for two days and now we are not talking again. When I call, he wont even pick up. We would just text back and forth. This had been going on for like a week now. When I asked why he couldn't even spare a minute or two on the phone, he says he is really busy. I understand he is busy (I am busy too, but I could always find time to talk). But is it really hard to call your girlfriend for just one minute to make sure she is okay?
Anyways, thank you for reading. Any advice would greatly be appreciated. Otherwise, I just really need to get this off my chest.
Happy Saturday!
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Permalink Reply by Ashley3188 on
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I think it might be something about a school! It seems that a lot of people have this same problem, myself included. In a lot of cases, it's the first time in their own and the first time with 'freedom' (if you can call it that) and it ends up being a lot like college.
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Permalink Reply by MsMichelle on
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Thanks Ashley... Hearing that this is just wonderful. I guess I am not alone in this... just hope everything would be okay. =(
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Permalink Reply by Ranibabi on
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Aw, I am sorry to hear that... I hope I do not go through the same thing :( My hubs is just starting BC. I heard the first phase of A school is pretty strict like boot camp which could be why he isnt as available?
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Yes you are right. However, even if I am busy, I am still able to find time especially for anyone that is special to me. It's just difficult for him to find any time... even just two minutes. I hope you do not go through the same situation. But if you do, good luck. It is hard on me... =( PIR is fun though! =)
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He is 29.. turning 30 in July.... I wish sometimes he would also "grow up" along with his age hahahah =)
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omg yes then the whole first taste of freedom doesnt apply! he needs to get it togegther and reach out to you haha he is a man!
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Permalink Reply by Jayme on
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OMG! Yeah my bf is 29 too so I hope he doesn't do the same thing once he gets to A school! He's been to college already and had a full time job so I think he should be able to handle it.. Only time will tell. Good luck and I hope it gets better girl! Stay strong and only stay if you are confident in your relationship!
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Thank u Jayme!!! Yeah everyone is different. Sounds like your bf will be fine... This is kinda my bf's only big task he has ever had in his life so i think that is one part of the problem. He claims he is a great multitasker but i really dont think so. He has only had a few classes in college although he is very smart. He is in corpsman school and he seems to think it is mor difficult than he imagined. Good luck to u too! I'm here if you need aupport.... Is your sailor still in BC?
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Yes, 4 more weeks! URG! He will be in GL for A-School and we are from Oklahoma. We will see how it goes. I'm 32 so I'm at the stage where I know what I want and I wouldn't be waiting and behind him in this journey if I didn't think there was something truly there but the long distance will test us for sure. So like I said, only time will tell for both of us! (you and me!)
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Thanks Jayme! You are absolutely correct... only time will tell. One thing I have to learn is to be patient.... then more patience! LOL
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