what would you do if your girlfriend for 5 years is about to leave the country?

@jamuls (530)
Philippines
August 30, 2010 10:50am CST
my girlfriend entered the U.S Navy and she'll be leaving this February... we are about to celebrate our 6th year on that same month... she was... not exactly forced but was like told by her parents to do it. the idea sounded appealing to her and i wasn't able to do anything. i want to stop her but i can't. she'll be gone for like 2-3 years i think... and can come home for a month or 2 each year. I'm just being practical but a lot can happen in a year... I'm worried but i don't want to let her know about it. acting like the ever supportive boyfriend is slowly killing me. what would you do if you're in my shoes? getting her pregnant is one thing but I'm not doing it. any ideas? :(
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@yurijhel (57)
• Hong Kong
30 Aug 10
a lot can happen in a year and even so in 2 or 3 years but you must not worry jamuls if you truly love her and your intentions are real and if the two of us are meant for each other. at the end of that years - the two of you are still together. getting her pregnant is not the answer. instead you must let her feel and be confident of your love to her.
@jamuls (530)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
:( i know that getting her pregnant is not the way, that's why I'm not doing it. it'll be selfish on my part. a lot can indeed happen in 2-3 years... and it's very hard for me to digest. i should really be practical about this but... i can't. arrrrgh! sorry... thanks, Yurijhel. :)
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
dear jamuls, it is a career she is going to tackle and i say she is very lucky to have you as a boyfriend because you are so understanding. i guess you can tell her what you really feel just to make you open up whatever you are feeling at the moment. in any relationship, there is no guarantee. so the best thing for you is to be positive and be diligent in communicating with her in whatever way. good luck and cheer up. ann
@jamuls (530)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
i guess you're right, there's no more guarantee but i know we'll try. communication is not an issue, some are costly than most but i can manage... thanks for this. February is still a few months away but i can't stop thinking about it... and i can't tell her what i feel cause she knows it already (i think). she might see this a a sign of weakness. i need to be strong for us. (wow) :) anyway, i'm not the tell her what i feel kinda guy... again, thanks, Tigeraunt. :)
• China
31 Aug 10
Is everything all right till now? the 6th anniversary?You two are very lucky enough to company with each other. I can understand your feeling,it is not easy to let her go,but she will come back,right?You can consider this as a test,the test for your love, and if you have time ,you can go abroad to find her, I believe she will be moved by this,and I'm here waiting for your two good news,someday, she will marry you.^^
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Hi jamuls, you know what? all you have to do is support her in her all undertakings, That career is what makes her happy also. Getting her pregnant is not a good idea either. One of these that will be the cause of your quarrels. Just trust her fully and have faith in her. Give her time to decide if she wants to stop and be with you in all her life. If the two of you are meant to be then its meant to be. If not, whatever you guys are doing to together something can happen to tear you two apart. :) Cheer up and trust her
@SimpleBB (1329)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
I undestand how you feel, jamuls. Maybe your gf saw it like a big opportunity, not only for her and her family, but probably for both of you. Though it is so painful on your part, if you can discuss your worries before she leave, that would be great. It could inspired her having you as a bf, and for sure it will be her strength to survive the 3 years being away from you. Just be posititve that you're only giving a space for your relationship, this is just a test for both of you. Just let her have your words of assurance that you will wait for her. There are lots of stuff for you and her to communicate. Though your apart in sight, just remain your love in both your heart. And if your love meant to be, it will be come what may. Discuss her how you feel to assure her that you really love her. Getting her pregnant is not good, for we never know what will happen in 3 years. Just keep positive. Good luck.
@juggerogre (1653)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
If she really wanted to go then just support her. If she don't want then that's better. What's important in the end is how much you really love each other. If you love each other so much then being separated for that long and being with each other for a short time every year will not really matter. Talk with her. Ask her what she really wants and just support her with her decision.
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
30 Aug 10
Hi Jamus, Sorry for your heartache, but if your girlfriend is a grownup she does not have to listen to her parents. However, I would think that she is going home because she wants to, and out of respect for her parents wishes. You have been in a relationship for six years which is a really long time, without some sort of premenant committment, like marriage. I am sure her parents wants her to reaccess her life, and time away will give her an opportunity to decide want she wants out of life. You could very well be a part of her dreams. If she has decided to go home, you have to decide if you can handle this long-term relationship become a long distance relationship? Being serious, if this is going to be a major problem, maybe you should let each other go and see what happens if and when she returns. If you love her set her free, and if this love is meant to be she will come back you'll see. Good Luck
@eurekafemme (5876)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
oh, c'mon....Let go of her. though this is already been used a thousand and one times but in your case this is very much applicable. let go of her, let her realize her dreams and if she's yours to keep. no matter where she goes , she'll come back to you. Getting her pregnant is not a good thing. it might cause more trouble than good. you might both regret it. so don't. Be confident and secure that she loves you and will love you still despite of the distance.If the love is true, no matter what comes between you too it will never prevail against the love you have for each other. Be positive. While she's gone, make yourself productive, as well. And meet other people. Oh, you can do this now. :)But, of course take care of the trust she's leaving you with. Be happy, dear. it'll be all right.:)
@nancy0618 (477)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
well we could not do anything about it specially if she will go there to improved her career, because most people do that, just let her, who know by the next year you will follow her
@lacieice (2060)
• United States
30 Aug 10
Getting her pregnant is the last thing you should do. Eventually, she would blame you for stopping her from her adventure. There is really nothing you can do...she already signed up and she will go. You can be supportive and loving, and if the relationship is meant to be, it will survive.
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
If you are confident that your love is strong to stand the distance, support her and just stay faithful. Try to exhaust all possible ways of communication. Marrying her is an option, but her leaving the country should not be the only reason. Marry her for love.
@katland05 (136)
• Guam
30 Aug 10
jamuls, have faith & ask her to marry u since you've been together for 5 years. By the way u express yourself here, u do love her. She's lucky to have someone like u. A lot of people today are joining the service to better their lives & the ones they love. She's stayed with u for that long so I'm sure she loves u, & it's time u express your feelings. If u can cook, make a dinner date where it's private, so that way u can express yourself without nobody around but the two of u, every woman likes this, not only men. Believe me she would never forget it. Or even without the marriage proposal, just the dinner & telling her how u feel is just as good. Long distance relationship is hard, u need to keep yourself busy, trust her, but u need open communication if u want it to work, & if it's meant to be you'll still be together. Good luck to the both of you...
• Pakistan
30 Aug 10
don't let her to go because love is most important then job.if she have any financial problem you can do a job for her.in three years you can Change and she also can. if you marry her u can get two cute babies for her in three years. if she can arrange accommodation for you then you should go with her. (you to lose something to find something special)
• Pakistan
30 Aug 10
don,t let her go in 3 year there can be done every thing.in three years you can change and she also can change.and life is only one time. the time is not coming back if you miss three years. if you worry about her then marry her and told her that you will done a job.she have no need of any job. in three year you can get 2 cute babies. love is most important then job.you have to lose some thing to find something special. if she can arrange accommodation for you the marry her and go with her.