Advice on Boyfriend leaving for the Army?
By vicki2006
@vicki2006 (127)
United States
November 30, 2006 11:51pm CST
My boyfriend's leaving for boot camp sometime in Jan/Feb and I'm really nervous! I worry about him being sent to Iraq and what I'm going to do for all the time he's gone! We've been together almost 3 years now and I don't know how to handle the loneliness and the worry when he leaves! Please help! Thank you!
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3 responses
@Signal20 (2281)
• United States
1 Dec 06
Not to sound like a jerk, but truthfully I'd count on him being sent to Iraq. My brother went almost immediately out of basic, that was about 4 years ago or so. He ended up back over there 2 or 3 more times. He just got back, and his enlistment's up. Now he's doing his National Guard part, with it written into his contract that he will not get re-deployed to Iraq or anywhere. As far as him being gone for basic, send lots of letters. I remember when I was in basic, and everyone else for that matter, we all looked forward to getting mail. It was always so disappointing not getting anything. As far as what to do, your best trying to find other wives or girlfriends in your situation for support. Good luck to you both!!
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@vicki2006 (127)
• United States
1 Dec 06
I pretty much figure he's going there sooner or later. I know lots of people who have I'm just having a hard time coping... I don't want to be alone! :D As far as other wives and gfs... I'll look but so far no luck. I plan on sending LOTS of mail. :D Thank you for the advice though! I appreciate it!
@Marie2473 (8512)
• Sweden
4 Dec 06
This is a hard situation, but if what you have is real love, than you will manage to deal with it.
@vicki2006 (127)
• United States
5 Dec 06
Thanks, I know we'll be able to make it but I'm just going to be so lonely and I worry for his safety! :D
@vicki2006 (127)
• United States
2 Dec 06
? I don't think I asked if I should let him go... he already is. What do you mean by your response?
