In Love With Her And The Corps

[Helland]

I know I'm young but I've been with my girl for 2 years and I've never been more happier in my entire life. We've never gotten into any fights or arguments or things like that. But my love for the Corps has been as long as I can remember. I know I'll be so happy earning the title of Marine but I just can't see leaving her to go to boot camp or worse, being deployed for so long. How were all you men and women when you had to leave your love behind because you wanted to be in the Corps? This has been on my mind for so long I just need to hear what you all have to say.

Thank you.

[rvillac2]

You don't want to know what we're going to say. We're going to tease you mercilessly.

[BR34]

Marry her and bring her to boot camp with you.

[jinelson]

Cole you still got your sense of humor Marine. Good to see you on the boards.

Jim

[jrhd97]

Just do it. If the "mad monkey love" is true from her, she will be there and be proud. If you feel lonely at boot camp, let one your D.I's know your problem, they will take your mind off her.

[thewookie]

Marry her and bring her to boot camp with you.

Do they still have that program where you can go to boot camp with your wife or girlfriend on the buddy program? Then you get pinky promised to be stationed no more then 50 miles apart, forever? I thought I heard of that....

[BR34]

Yes, and they also allow conjugal visits once a week.

[PatriotGirl422]

Aww you're all gonna scare the poor boy away. LOL
But seriously, even though everyone's gonna give you a lot of crap, I can understand how hard it is to have to make a decision about leaving a loved one behind. I'm just gonna tell you the same thing that anyone else will tell you though: If you really want to be a Marine, you have to do it. And if it's meant to be, you two will stay together. That sounds cheezy and idealistic, but it's the simple truth.
I'm kind of going through the same thing right now. My boyfriend and I are both reservists. He had originally planned to switch to active duty, but ended up getting stuck with a job he really hates, so he's changed his mind about going active. I, however, still kind of want to go active duty. I feel guilty though because he said that if I do it, then he'll do it too (I don't know I guess he doesn't want to feel like I'm more hardcore than him or something). But I know he doesn't want to do it, so I don't want to force him to have a life he doesn't want. There's also the fact that he and I want to get married, and this would kind of mess up those plans. I really don't want to be away from him either. Even though it's not cool to talk about being in love and people might think you're a pussy or whatever, I can relate.
Bottom line, do what you want. Otherwise you'll regret it later and maybe even resent your girlfriend.

[SGTBrentG]

If you want to be a Marine that bad and you don't because of her, you will resent her eventually. Separation from loved ones is inevitable in the military. If it's meant to be, she'll still be there. I notice your favorite Marine is your dad. Have you asked him the same question???

[SGT7477]

My advice to you don't let the Drill Instructors know you have a girlfriend and if you do hope you can take it,lol.

[themostwanted1]

I have been with my GF for almost 3 years, known eachother for over 5 years, and I just graduated bootcamp on Friday. I had a tough time with the idea of leaving my girl for the Corps, but I was confident in the decision I was making, and it made my decision that much easier knowing I was doing it for the right reasons. Knowing I had her to come home to, sort of a light at the end of the tunnel, gave me strength all through boot camp as well. She is a strong woman, and she was able to accept what I was doing and knew that it was for the better of both of us. As long as you know you are making this life-changing decision for the right reasons, then she should have no reason not to fully support you and be able to get by in the time you will be apart... Just my two cents, but I am also 25 yrs old and that much more mature...

BTW, I had just as hard a time leaving my dog...

[Zulu 36]

My advice to you don't let the Drill Instructors know you have a girlfriend and if you do hope you can take it,lol.

They don't allow Hog Boards any more, do they?

[SGT7477]

I couldn't tell you,lol.

[rktect3j]

When the Corps thinks you are ready for a girlfriend, they'll issue you one.

Seriously, If you aren't focused on the mission of getting through boot camp, you're in for some serious problems. You can not be wondering off mentally about what your girl back home is up to. It sounds like you may be overly attached. You need more leash for this task.

Good luck.

[Big Jim]

They don't allow Hog Boards any more, do they?

Yeah...I remember those HOG boards?? A guy's girlfriend got the prize, he was from Lake Charles, Louisiana and she was 3 or 4 times as big and had only 2 teeth and was the same age as his mother! She kept sending him naked pics of herself! Out of all the boards I've seen throughout the Marine Corps...that one in bootcamp takes the cake!!! HAHAHAHA!

[WalkingMan]

I know I'm young but I've been with my girl for 2 years and I've never been more happier in my entire life. We've never gotten into any fights or arguments or things like that. But my love for the Corps has been as long as I can remember. I know I'll be so happy earning the title of Marine but I just can't see leaving her to go to boot camp or worse, being deployed for so long. How were all you men and women when you had to leave your love behind because you wanted to be in the Corps? This has been on my mind for so long I just need to hear what you all have to say.

Thank you.

Yeah, I was in love with the girl of my dreams, too, but guess what happened??? When I was in boot camp, I got me a Dear John letter (she found another fellow pretty quick) from her, and that took care of that.

It was a good thing, really, because it is better to find out that sort of thing before you deploy, so you can focus on your job, which is being a Marine.

A few years later, I met another young lady, who I married, and she was a steadier lady... we had two sons, and we stayed married until she passed away.

Ask yourself... how much do you REALLY want to be a Marine?

If you could give up being a Marine, to be with your young lady, then maybe you are better off not becoming a Marine.

But then... she might just dump you for another fellow anyway, after you gave up your dream of becoming a Marine for her.

Heh, heh, heh... decisions, decisions.

[Marine84]

Oh good Lord!

[tntmondy]

Go to boot camp become a Marine. If it is what you want do it, if she loves you like she says then she will be there when you get back, if not than Thank God for finding out before you married her.

[semperfiman]

flip a coin

[03StayMotivated]

LOL, hey bro..it will be all right. The question should be if she can stay loyal to you while your gone son...3 months was a long time...stay motivated..:flag:

[bootlace15]

jody says don't do it,he'll take care of her for you.........

[Phantom Blooper]

Sounds Like the makings of a classic country and western..... sad drown your tears in your beer song.:beer:

:evilgrin:

[Marine84]

Somebody pass me one PLEASE!

[chili77bowl]

Sounds like this guy should have done a search before posting..he would have found his answer...'cause I've answered it before....


F*ck your GF...she's only a GF...she'll leave you soon enough anyways...join the Corps...and meet some hottie in Okinawa to marry...

[SlingerDun]

I know I'll be so happy earning the title of Marine but I just can't see leaving her.....Just stay home cinnamon, forget about the Marines and leave your godes in girlfrens Hannah Montana purse.

---Dave

[Phantom Blooper]

Just stay home cinnamon

Is cinnamon like cupcake or sugar?:evilgrin:

[jrhd97]

Ooh this is getting harsh, hehe. Seriously, who has the balls, you or her. If it's you make a decision and get over it. There are woman everywhere. You won't have to look long if she runs to Jody. Hey, you'll probably find some fun little local to get your "ashes hauled" and make you forget all about the cute little girl baack home.

[SgtHopperUSMC]

Here is my story.... One day just up and decided to join the Corps... Had been dating my girl for a few months... She said my eyes lit up when I talked about the Corps... I loved her dearly... Went to boot, school, got engaged then Okinawa, Korea..(made a bad choice there) Broke up... stayed friends...called her with all big events like my upcoming wedding at the time (rebound) birth of my son. Pending divorce 6yrs later... My Marine Corps service ending... My second wedding..(Just because) My daughters birth...Served her husband his divorce papers..My second divorce 6 yrs (no connection with hers by the way) Now 20 some years later we are finally a very happy couple.

Lots of lessons along the way and the love of God. The old saying...

If it's meant to be it will be.:thumbup:

p.s. She Loves the Marine Corps!! and her Marine:bunny:

[kaboom1371]

I had a sweet, hot country girl that would do anything for me. High school sweetheart for 3 years. I joined the Marines and never even said good bye to her. She came to my graduation, I got laid a few times and off I went again. Can't remember saying bye that time either. Heck I'm glad I didn't keep a girlfriend anywhere. Traveled to much to see her and had way to much fun to worry about one. A couple years after I got out we hooked up again. I got laid a few more times and haven't talked to her since.

Now that my son is a Marine Corps love story there.

[darkgreen0311]

I mean love and all that is cool but you gotta follow that dream love also gets old. The Marine Corps will never get old or die and if you make it to claim the title you'll have more girls than you'll know what to do with.

:marine: :flag: