What would you do if your love wanted to join the ARMY?

Answer 1

is your love one a family memeber or a boyfriend?

if its a boyfriend and this is a searious relationship, sit down and talk. him joing the service isn't the end of the world. you'll be apart for just under a year, with possible time together (a few days to a week at a time) during that first year. you'll have letters, email, and the phone for communication. being in the military is a great way to start a career, go to college, travel, and set up for the future..

my husband did 4 years in the marine corps before we met. he went to 14 different countries. we're now halfway through his second enlistment, he's been to 3 additional countries, has a new career in the corps that applies to outside world. we've been able to furnish a home, buy a new car, and have him go through college.

the military has down falls- deployments, the last minute changes in orders. but it has its perks- a constant paycheck, medical insurance, a roof over his head (your too if married), training in a new career.

there's a great military spouse forum thats open to girlfriends as well.. its for all military branches http://www.militaryspousesupport.net/boards/index.php

best of luck.. stay strong for yourself, and your partner. he needs you as much as you need him.

Answer 2

Well when i met my husband, and we were just dating he was thinking of joining the Army. Which he did end up doing....only after we got married. I supported him 100% and we have a very tough life. After 4 years, he has missed the birth of our twins, 8 months of their lives...and he is looking at missing some of the new baby (i am 26 weeks pregnant) as well. The thing of it is, if this is something he wants, holding him back might make him resent you. He might wonder "what if...." If he really truely wants him, as hard as is it will be, support him. If you guys are talking of marriage, do it before he joins. You will then be taken care of financially and medically, and you will be able to join him after he finishes basic training and his A.I.T. Go with him to speak with recruiters, and be the best girlfriend you can be. It wont be easy, but i wish you the best of luck and a merry christmas.

Answer 3

hey i got the perfect thing for u. either take my advice or my fiancee's advice. here's the deal he's wanting to go onto a higher calling. it wont be easy on u cuz an army wife is the hardest job in the army... ask my girl. but if its true love it will last. me and my gf did and i proposed to her bout a week bofor i left for basic training. she might be able to help u more on this so her email is [e-mail]. but support him it will mean a hell of a lot to him

Answer 4

Well do you truly love him and understand where he is coming from when he says he wants to join the military.

I am a military wife and I love him more everyday for the job that he does.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Love them 4 who they are and support them in all they are interested in as love works both ways and U wouldn't want your loved one keeping U from what U wanted...do U? It will just cause problems in the relationship if U dont support each other.

Answer 7

if you really love them, then you should support thier dreams.
sit down and discuss the reasons of wanting to join the army, weighing side but ultimately it is thier decision.

Answer 8

If you love him you would respect his wishes. I used to be in the Army and my wife respected the fact that I was in and wanted to be there.

Answer 9

Tell him he will end up in Iraq where we are not winning the war according to President Bush.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/19/AR2006121900880.html

Answer 10

Let him join if he wants. let him know what you think about it, but let them know what you feel, but the decision is theirs (without guilt tripping them). Most importantly, make sure they get fully informed from all kinds of people and sources before they sign up.