My Fiance proposed to me the other night. He then told me he was leaving for the marines in a few weeks and that he wants to get married when he returns in 2009 or 2010. As much as i am happy for him going, i am probably more scared. He's on the front line, and i don't know how i will get through the next 2 or 3 years alone. Any suggestions to help me keep my sanity?
2007-08-02 10:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by moose 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
ok my husband is a Marine.. first don't think the worst at all.... is he leaving for the marines as in : starting bootcamp or is he leaving already in the marines and getting deployed. my suggestion either way is put your focus into something - go to school train for something big or learn a new hobby.. something that takes a lot of time. Sean left for bootcamp the same week I moved to college - from bootcamp he did training in NC, FL, CA, and Hawaii - he also served a deployment to Iraq - we were apart for the most of 3 years. If he is just going to bootcamp - once he is in school after the 3mo there will be times you can visit him for a long weekend or such. If you would like me to provide more insight, e-mail me more details.
2007-08-02 11:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is currently gone for basic training and then will be shipping out to Afghanistan the 1st of the year. It's been really hard not having any contact with her on a regular basis. I've had to learn to write LOTS of letters. Daily at least and there have been days that its a couple of times. I know that there are support groups for family members/spouses and maybe thats something you could look into as well. Patience is very important and very difficult. If you reach a point that you know you can not do this tell him sooner rather than after he is gone.
2007-08-02 11:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by Dee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write to him daily, even if you have nothing to say it helps keep those feelings fresh in your heart and he will cherish every letter he gets.
Send care packages with things tha tyou know he will miss and things that will remind him of you.
Send him phone cards so he can call you whenever he can.
Keep photos of him around the house so you can think of him often.
Stay close with his family, they are going through the same thing you are so they cna share in the feelings and emotion of missing him.
Keep your mind set on the fact that he will most likely get leave every once in awhile and be able to visit with you.
Stay strong and keep a good group of friends as a support system.
2007-08-02 11:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most bases have a wives group. They take care of each other while the men are away and give you other people going through the same thing to talk to. They will not mind you joining even though you aren't married yet.
2007-08-02 11:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray to God for strength and lots of cold showers.
if he does not oppose to toys then get some that way you are free of std and you can keep your sanity
also if you live around or near people of your situation then i suggest that you become friends like army wives good luck
2007-08-02 15:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by fancy4not 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋