TheinBetween
01-26-11, 10:27 PM
My boyfriend was supposed to have left for bootcamp yesterday, but for whatever reason he was put on standby. While I'm ecstatic to have the time with him, that short twelve hours away from him also made me wonder if I'm really motivated enough to encourage him through this journey. I love him dearly, he's a great Dad, an awesome boyfriend and my best friend.
I want more than to be there for him and to be excited for him...it's just daunting to think that this is only the beginning. Also, from reading through these forums I feel as though my emotions are somewhat insignificant since we aren't engaged or married (and especially since he hasn't been on a combat tour yet...though he is infantry) It's been his dream since we met seven years ago and I'd hate for him to look back on his life with regret. However, he also recently told me that if he could, he'd like to go to Okinawa. In my eyes, it's hard to not feel as though he's leaving us for good.
Anyone with a spouse in the Marines...or a Marine with a spouse/girlfriend/fiance, how do you handle the pressures? I really want to be supportive of him, I'm just (selfishly) having a hard time mustering the excitement.
How did you become educated about your husband's career and avoid becoming "left behind" in the process?
I want more than to be there for him and to be excited for him...it's just daunting to think that this is only the beginning. Also, from reading through these forums I feel as though my emotions are somewhat insignificant since we aren't engaged or married (and especially since he hasn't been on a combat tour yet...though he is infantry) It's been his dream since we met seven years ago and I'd hate for him to look back on his life with regret. However, he also recently told me that if he could, he'd like to go to Okinawa. In my eyes, it's hard to not feel as though he's leaving us for good.
Anyone with a spouse in the Marines...or a Marine with a spouse/girlfriend/fiance, how do you handle the pressures? I really want to be supportive of him, I'm just (selfishly) having a hard time mustering the excitement.
How did you become educated about your husband's career and avoid becoming "left behind" in the process?