Is an Army/Navy marriage impossible?

Question

I am headed for West Point (hopefully :-)) in July....and my boyfriend is leaving for Navy Boot Camp....is this type of marriage possible..? Army/Navy?Thanks for any help

Sorry for the mix-up....He is going to basic...then ROTC at VMI or Rochester University for nuclear training...his recruiter told him that going through basic would help him get the experience of an enlisted so he will better understand when he becomes an officer-which i think is a great idea just not for me ...(BEAST is enough :-P

Answer 1

You will have to make sure you find an area that accomodates both Navy and Army such as the Hampton Roads area of VA or The Ft. Lewis/Bremerton area of Washington.

Answer 2

Weeeeellll....my husband is in the military and we are apart all the time. We've been married for 11 years now and doing OK but it is hard. In some ways I like the independence and being alone sometimes. But if you have kids down the track one of you will be taking the lion's share of the childcare (even if you send them to daycare someone's work still suffers) and it is easy to become resentful if the other partner is tripping around the world.

For me I don't miss the sex that much when he's away. But he is a bit of a tiger and while I do trust him...every now and then a little thought comes in...

I think you can make it work, but you'll need to work out some ground rules. If you're young then make sure you have a good time and don't get too serious too soon letting life pass you by.

Answer 3

It's possible. There are some bases that there are a mixture of all the branches, like the one we just came from, NAS Corpus Christi. When we lived in Guam, there was a navy base and an airforce base. You two just have to work with the detailers to determan what navy and army bases are close to each other and if there is a base that has different brances stationed on it. But then again, it also depends on both of your jobs and where that particular job/rate is mostly stationed. Good luck. (Navy vetern married to an active duty navy guy)

Answer 4

Is not impossible, but is very difficult, most people decide is better just one person in the military, than 2. Because if you marry is nearly impossible to have kid, cause of deployment and schedule. Also difference branch is made more difficult, navy and army usually do work together as much. (Navy work with Marine, Air force and Army. Also you both in the service does not benefit you from collecting extra pay.

Answer 5

Sweetie if you love your man, you don't need to follow the old motto when it comes to military code of honor. The two of you are in love so it doesn't matter if you will be in West Point and he will be in the boot camp. Finish what you 2 started,being in love, and when all this are done, you both can be together. Love is more stronger than what mother nature can give.
Right now you must think of where your going,West Point still has that old motto when it comes to "no woman are allowed", just be tough,walk with your head up and before you know it, you will be on each others arms.....best wishes!!

Answer 6

while I would want to wish you luck, I am former military, Enlisted.
let me put this in terms you will understand.
#1 you are going to be an Officer, your love interest will be an Enlisted Man-Stike #1
#2 You are going to be consumed in your military Career and so will they - Strike #2
#3 There will be many distractions on each of your bases, that can challenge even the strongest Heart, Infidelity runs rampant during times of war - Strike #3
beside the only time you will be together will be on game day of an Army Navy Game and even then you will be rooting for opposite Teams! :)

My Ex-wife Served, we have (2) two sons they are both Marines right now, I served and so have a family member since wars started in America,, I say thank you to you and your boyfriend for your service, Be careful and don't listen to Nancy PELOSI, she is crazy you know ? :)

Answer 7

It doesn't matter if you're headed to Canada and he to the Arctic Circle. You're miles apart for long periods of time and it'll fall apart. Plus you won't have time to think a relationship and make it work. Also, you'll be an officer and he an enlisted man - that's taboo even across military lines. My best advice is to very nicely shake hands (or otherbody parts if that's the case), part ways and move with your life. Sorry if you don't agree, but that's really what's best.

Answer 8

there is a couple of old sayings that came to mind when i read your question...but 1st and formost i wanna personally thank you and your boyfriend as well as the other fine men and women that are risking their lives to protect this country..THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ...we all pray you come home safe may god be with you...
i read a banner that brought tears to my eyes and a deep warmth of love in my heart ...
AMERICA...land of the free...
because of the BRAVE
i thank you dear brave one and pray for you safe return...

now your answer...

anything is possible

distance makes the heart grow fonder

not only what the two of you are doing for our country ....this time apart can bind your hearts in ways that most of us only can imagine...in letters you can express so many things that most can not do in person ...it allows for time to get a clear sense of what you honestly are feeling and want out of your life ...what you want from the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and what you want to give in return ...
a relationship of any sort requires great effort on both parties and the work never stops no matter the closeness nor the distance....
think of this as an oportunity to create an everlasting bond with a person and when you look at the stars at night ...under gods greatest creation know that you share the same sky with the man you love and the two of you are doing something too wonderful for words ...both of you are serving this country and there is no greater love than that...it is a very unselfish act and when you reunite ,which i pray is soon, the love the two of you will have will be beyond your wildest dreams...best of love and luck to both and again THANK YOU BOTH...may god be with you always

Answer 9

hey, y worry?
u can still have contacts.
if ur luv's true, nothin should seem impossible for the 2 of u.
gud luck.

Answer 10

Not impossible, but is extremyely difficult and requires a lot of strength and faith.