I do not know what to tell him. I do not thing me and my son are ready for a different country. We have never lived out of Ohio. What should I do?? I would like to try a state first.
2006-08-03 09:20:06 · 20 answers · asked by jessaller 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Its natural to be nervous about living overseas, especially during these trying times, but go ahead and go with him if you can. Germany is one of the safest democracies to live in and is as technologically civilized as we are. The people are generally very nice and very well-informed about world affairs, local politics and sports. You and your son will have some of the finest medical care available if needed and the schools are top-notch. Initially you will be a little homesick, but as you learn just a little conversational German, you will gradually come to regard Deutschland as your home away from home. You didn't say where your husband would be stationed, so I can't tell you more specifically about it, but having lived overseas in four countries during my military career, I can tell you without any hesitation that living overseas, learning a foreign language, culture and customs was one of the best things I've ever done. Your horizons will indeed be broadened and you'll be forever enriched, both personally and intellectually, from the experience. I heartily and without hesitation recommend you take advantage of this golden opportunity and run with it as far as you can go. I envy you your possibilities. Fahren Sie Gluck!
2006-08-03 09:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Germany is a great place. You need to get away and see the world. It's a good experience. Sad to say, but a lot of people have never left their states before. Some are very ignorant as to what's going on with the rest of the world. There's nothing wrong with seeing different things dear.
2006-08-03 09:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first move was to Germany after meeting my now husband. I only knew him for six months before we got married, and we were in Germany three months after that, only three weeks after that he was in Bosnia, I survived and loved Germany it's great and an opportunity of a life time. Go have fun.
The one who said RUN, well she must not have been very strong or independent, it's not hard being a military wife, you just got to make sure you can live a life with or without him around all the time.
2006-08-03 15:04:49 · answer #3 · answered by Karla A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no shame in admitting that you aren't strong enough to be a military spouse. But of this is something he really really wants to do( go Active) than you need to decide what is more important to you.. being together as a family(assuming that you are indeed married) or satying in your nice safe bland existance in Ohio?
I've been to Japan on the Navy's dime, and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. yes, even the lonely nights and the culture shock and the strange foods. But in addition to that, I saw Mt Fuji up close and personal. I have seen the Daibutsu in Kamakura. I learned about a different culture and gained a new respect for them and a new appreciation for my American Heritage.
Being a military spouse means you need to be strong, capable and independant. It is not something to be entered into lightly but it is also one of the most satisfying times of your life, if you can accept all that goes along with it.
2006-08-03 12:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love an army guy, you better get used to moving all over and frequently. He may want to go to Germany, doesn't mean he will get that posting. Besides the American community is so large there that you don't have to interact with the Germans at all if you don't want to. It would be just like home.
2006-08-03 09:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go, go, go if you marry the guy first. If not you won't get the basic military benefits including medical care over there for your child.
If married, it would be a GREAT experience for a person never out of Ohio. The country is great, the people are nice and you will have a great learning experience with your child.
However, get married first.
2006-08-03 09:24:49 · answer #6 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, Germany is a fine place to go abroad with the military. There are worse places. HOWEVER; just make sure that your loved one doesn't have to sign any "deals" like a take tour in Iraq, just to get an assignment in Germany.
Lastly (BUT VERY IMPORTANT), your question is worded in a such a way that indicates that you may not be married to this person. You refer to this person as your "Love". If you are not married to this person, you may not go with him until you are married....Your best bet is to tell him how much you love him, and how important it is for you to be where you are going to be happy, (not to mention best able to support him and his military service).
2006-08-03 09:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by Johnny H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i can tell you is that my daughter went to Germany with husband and children ..her husband was in the army too it was his first posting , ...all i can say is that, im so glad they went there... it is a really lovely place, clean, excellent travel, trains trams ect..the roads are never jammed up, shopping is great, theres lots of great places to visit, they lived there for 5 yrs.. best move they ever made, the children were well schooled english school, and my grandson was born in germany.. my daughter had never been out of the U.K . but she loved it there...and so did the children..
2006-08-03 09:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by she wolf. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have his orders yet? I wasn't aware that we were deploying the Guard to Germany. I knew we were sending some of them to Iraq. If he does not have orders yet, I wouldn't be too concerned yet. But Germany is pretty cool. There will be plenty of Americans around so you won't feel too isolated.
2006-08-03 09:29:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go its awesome in Germany its a beautiful country, you live on base so you will be around Americans and you wont feal so uncomfortable.
2006-08-03 09:25:04 · answer #10 · answered by Hammer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋