KATNISSISNEVERCLEAN wrote:thunderofthedrum wrote:
Katniss - I don't have time for a full response but you aren't alone. Luckily, I don't think he'll really be in any danger in the Navy. He'll just be in Florida. You guys can still talk on the phone, still skype, still send letters. My guy was in the Middle East and sure, maybe he has less patience for crap and he values life more, and maybe certain things make him tense, and he is more of a mind to settle down and be 'boring' and 'normal' now, but that's okay. We work well together and honestly he was a bit too wild for me beforehand. And your guy is going to FLORIDA. It'll be fine! Just keep contact and be understanding - he may be pretty busy and not be able to talk every day for hours. He may have more responsibilities or work in close quarters with people he doesn't get along with, so be patient with that and just support him. Maybe surprise him with letters if he enjoys that, to remind him that you think of him.
Thanks and I know you're right... but the thing is i'm a freshman in college and I live on campus so I can't visit him at all.... my parents want me home every weekend or i'm stuck at the dorms and he has top access so he isn't allowed off base unless for Christmas and thanksgiving... which make me sad...
I totally feel you. I went back to school for a certification on top of my degree and the hours prevent me from getting a full time job yet. As a result, I'm completely broke and yes - he has to wait for leave to come see me. Even then, it's tough because of course a military person would be struggling to split their very limited free time with those that matter - such as family, friends, girlfriend. In my case, the main people he wants to see are split into two places which makes it more convenient for him, but it may not always be that way.
If he IS sent to a place with any conflict (I'm not sure how the Navy works), keep in mind that it's very stressful to live in a state of constant awareness and tension, always on alert, especially for so long! A week is one thing, nine months is a whole different ball game. It can make a person more on edge, less tolerant of people who don't take things seriously, among other little changes. But it sounds like he's just been stationed there, just as someone might be stationed in Colorado or New York. That's no big deal! My friend's husband was stationed in Washington (Navy) so they live in or near Seattle now. It's just how they disperse people.
Just like with any full time job, be supportive of any tough times he goes through, and hopefully he will support you during your college experience. And don't forget to go out and live some! You are at college now. It's a good time to make new friends and try new things. There are likely TONS of clubs and organizations you can get involved with. I had fun choosing my PE credits (dance, karate, canoeing), I tried out a couple clubs, and I made some neat friends (one who I'm still close to and I was one of her bridesmaids last year). Both of you are experiencing new things, so that will be ideas to talk about and share with each other.
But yes, it sucks. I get it. I got to see him when he got leave for returning from deployment and I'll see him for Christmas, and after that I'll go to see him.