2007-01-12 08:32:37 · 7 answers · asked by J 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
possible but VERY hard as your duty stations and sea times
may not coincide with each other...
2007-01-12 08:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am unsure wether the Navy has this program, but for the Army there is a thing called the "buddy program". It is where you join with a buddy/girlfriend whatever, and you are sent to the same basic training and schooling ect and stationed together. You would need to see if the Navy offers this program, and see about which jobs are available to both of you, so you could be stationed together. You may not be assigned the same units ect, but at least you could be together on weekends, after work ect. If you are both already in the Navy, i'm not sure what you could do besides getting married, to ensure you are stationed together. I think any relationship can survive if both are willing to commit 100% and sacrafice the normal. Being prepared to be apart occasionally, or a lot....trust is important....things of that sort, but i think if two people love each other enough and are willing to work twice as hard as a couple who arent seperated ect....then you guys could make it just fine!! Good luck!!
2007-01-12 21:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. Maybe not. Far too many variables to even begin to answer. It is possible, but you're looking at a long, hard road. And that's if everything goes well. Just remember this--there will always be three of you in this relationship--you, her, and Mama Navy. And guess who will ALWAYS win every argument?
Also, another poster mentioned the "Buddy Program. In the Navy, it only guarantees that you'll be together for Basic. That's it. And if one of you falls behind, it doesn't even guarantee that. Also, I'm not sure opposite sexes are eligible. Even married. I know a married couple that was denied because they expressly did not want "romance" interfering with their training.
Good Luck!!
2007-01-13 02:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by NavyMomSS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not like this answer, but if you both commit to putting your service in the Navy above all else, and your relationship second, it will make deployments and duty life easier to bear.
You must honor your 4 or 5 year commitment with a clear mind, and keep in your heart that you will have the rest of your life to have your loved one close to you.
You are doing an honorable thing thinking of the consequences of military service. I wish you both well.
2007-01-12 16:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by navymom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its totally up to both of you... Its a stressfull life and statistics have shown military divorce rate to be quite high. That doesn't mean that you ' can't ' succeed... but you may need to put some extra effort into it.
Some things that will help... Communication... This is the key to it all. Never keep things locked up inside. Compromise... try to think in terms of what's best for both of you. Planning for your future... if you don't plan a future, a lot of times there won't be one.
Good luck. :)
2007-01-12 16:44:06 · answer #5 · answered by Gabe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
possibly but you wont be guaranteed to be at the same command or even on the same coast get married you will be closer but still on separate ships the navy helps keep you close but only if your married
2007-01-12 16:46:40 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you were both married yes
Girlfriend - well that is debatable as it shows there is no comittment.
However I wish you well - Good luck
2007-01-12 16:36:36 · answer #7 · answered by Police Artist 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋