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Created by Allee Campbell Mar 8, 2012 at 2:31pm. Last updated by Allee Campbell Mar 8, 2012.
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Started by Sidney McDaniel. Last reply by Sidney McDaniel Mar 12. 8 Replies 1 Like
I am 18 and my boyfriend has recently joined the Army. He is in BCT at the moment. When he gets done with BCT and AIT, I wanted to see if he wanted to get married that way we could live together. We plan on living on base. My question is will they…Continue
What would you tell someone who is just entering the military lifestyle?
Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 29 Replies 4 Likes
Do you have any advice? Any words of encouragement?
What Branch Is Your Loved One In?
Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 149 Replies 5 Likes
Mike is with the United States Marines :) Hopefully by answering this question you may find others who are associated with the same branch and make friends!Continue
How long have you known your military loved one?
Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 123 Replies 9 Likes
Mike and I have been together for over a year and a half. I have loved every second I have been with him. Best year and a half of my life <3
How do you show your military pride?
Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Carrie Finegan Apr 25. 80 Replies 4 Likes
I always wear my Marine Corps sweatshirt and I have a liscense plate that says "My heart belongs to a US Marine". Plus other things. I love to show my pride. How do you all show your pride?
What do you like about being part of the military family?
Started by Allee Campbell. Last reply by Christina Sep 26, 2012. 20 Replies 23 Likes
I love the fact that no matter who I meet who has a loved one in the military, there's an immediate bond with that person. We just understand each other. What do you like?
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It's been one of those days...
I feel like I've heard a million girls today complain about missing their boyfriend, who they haven't seen in a couple of days. I've even seen a bunch of my friends posting about it on facebook. I'm trying so hard not to be mean and snap at any of them. But it's been really hard not to today. One of my good friends made the comment that she hadn't seen her boyfriend in about a week this morning. Without thinking, I just turned and bluntly said "I haven't seen mine in over a month, and won't see him for a few more." She kind of had a stunned look on her face, like she didn't know what to say. I didn't mean to be rude, but it just came out. I have a feeling I'm not the only one who has experienced this. Any advice on how to handle all of this? I'm finding it harder and harder to pretend to feel sympathetic.
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Permalink Reply by Emily Mangaudis on -
I definitely understand where you're coming from and it's so frustrating but what you have to remember is, most people don't understand what it is like to love someone in the Military. You have to keep reminding yourself how much you love him and how proud you are of him. People subconciously say they miss their significant after, what seems to us, short periods of time. Just let them say it and remember why you are waiting in the first place.
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Permalink Reply by Kaitlin Klee on -
Thanks Emily. That made a lot of sense.
Emily Mangaudis said:I definitely understand where you're coming from and it's so frustrating but what you have to remember is, most people don't understand what it is like to love someone in the Military. You have to keep reminding yourself how much you love him and how proud you are of him. People subconciously say they miss their significant after, what seems to us, short periods of time. Just let them say it and remember why you are waiting in the first place.
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Permalink Reply by Casey Polzin on -
I see this all the time too. I just ignore it and think to myself, "They have no idea what it even means to miss someone." And truth is, their relationships probably aren't as strong as yours either. You can withstand months of being apart & barely being able to talk. Clearly they can't handle all you do. <3
Keep your head up! After all this, you will stronger than ever! & Text me if you need to talk! Here for you, girly <3<3<3
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Thanks Casey!!!
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Permalink Reply by Alyssa Gaffoglio on -
I'v e had such issues with this lately! So many people I'm surrounded by, complain about missing their boyfriends. All of them know Kyle is deployed, and know it's been months since I've seen him. I just try to remind myself that I can't make people understand. There is a reason God chose you to live this lifestyle. You have to be strong, and have A LOT of patience, and faith to get through the hard times. When you start feeling that way, remind yourself how much sweeter the time with your boy will be.
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That's what I've been doing. I remind myself that God wouldn't bring me into a situation that I could not make it through.
Alyssa Gaffoglio said:I'v e had such issues with this lately! So many people I'm surrounded by, complain about missing their boyfriends. All of them know Kyle is deployed, and know it's been months since I've seen him. I just try to remind myself that I can't make people understand. There is a reason God chose you to live this lifestyle. You have to be strong, and have A LOT of patience, and faith to get through the hard times. When you start feeling that way, remind yourself how much sweeter the time with your boy will be.
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Permalink Reply by Sami Kreider on -
The good news is, you have all of us here who understand exactly what it feels like! Up until I met Matt I can honestly say I never imagined what it would feel like...and in all honesty, most of the people I see saying that are in relationships that won't last and especially wouldn't last if they had to go through what we do on a daily basis. I've found my relationship to be so much stronger because we dont get to depend on everyday talking to each other, it's all about basing a relationship on real values instead of superficial ones. Hold pride that you too have found that special someone who loves you regardless of the fact that they don't get to hold you everyday and kiss you constantly...we've found real men who know how to hold us in their hearts :)
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