relationship question for soldiers

ok so back in september i had a dead beat life. i decided to join the army to make something of my self, and be apart of something that is needed. i had been single for 4 years and wast expecting a relation ship. did have a problem leaving my family and was ready to go. so i enlisted. ship date to basic wasnt till april 24 of 2012. i started working as a farm hand to pass the time untill i leave and make a little cash. well recently i had a women come into my life that i feel is damn near perfect. we havnt been seeing eachother long, but i dont have a doubt in my mind that we could be in a very long relationship. i cant even believe i am saying this but its possible she could even be the one. How do relationships work out in the military? what are something i can do to not have to break it off with just because im leaving for a while? any advice?

 

If its meant to be your really not in control

 

Think the breaking it off is a case by case basis. I do see a ton of very young couples here on Post and the drama is off the charts at times. It's safe to say some of these couples are on their own for the first time, with the addition of deployments and throw in young kids and some just can't handle it.

 

I would have to say for me the girls didn't stick around much especially being deployed to iraq. But if the girl really digs you then she will prob stay it just all depend on the girl and the situation but from my experiences i couldn't keep a relationship going

 

i guess so

im a very faithfull person. i cant see how people cheat on there significant other like some do

im gonna talk to her about bout but probably not till i get close to leaving

 

Send lots of letters man. Thats all I can say. I went to basic when i was 18 fresh out of school and me and my now wife kept up with talking. When i was in iraq from may-december we talked a lot. There are a lot of bumps in the road because of distance, but if you guys want it to work out it will.

 

First off, don't jump the gun and get married just cause you're leaving. Enjoy yourself but get through Basic and AIT before commiting to something. The military will change you. And she may not like the new you. If she's the "one", it'll be worth the wait.

Personally, I've been married 10 yrs of my 12 yrs in the military. Living overseas, deployments, and tons of TDY's she has stuck w/ me for some reason. LOL. So whatever it's worth, good luck.

 

glad to hear someone has done it and made it through.

good to hear....you must be packin some heat i definatly wont be getting married before i leave LOL i want her to finish school anyways

 

i think that if we do make it through basic and ait together than we would be a stronger couple than most our age.

 

You're going as a 35F? Nice,
Don't sweat it bro, 35F aint a bad job, if you get to an intell unit, it be like a 9-5 job.

 

All depends where you go and what you do. Don't take this next part the wrong way... I was with my high school sweetheart for 6 years planned to be married and everything once i got back from my first deployment (now on #2) and she just couldn't handle the distance of me being away.
Some women just aren't built for the military life, some are. You just have to find more stuff about her out and figure it out from there. But hey any girl that says she'll stick by you in your career, she's a keeper

 

Met my wife in 1987, married her in 1995 (I had some growing up to do!) She stuck with me through over 7 YEARS of separations (Deployments, Geo- Baching, etc.) and managed not to strangle my dumb ass when I was home; we've been together going on 17 years, 2 kids, and more dogs/cats/rats/rabbits/fish than I can count (Yes, RATS; we had a pair of fancy rats that were the most affectionate critters we ever owned!)

1) Write lots of letters. Real ones, on paper, mailed with a stamp (at least until the USPS tanks...)

2) Hold off on marriage until at least one deployment, preferably two...if she stays faithful to you, and you to her through that, then ring a ding ding, get the wedding ring.

3) DO NOT EVER TAKE THE JOB FRUSTRATIONS OUT ON HER! IF you get hitched while in the service, she has the toughest job...she gets to be mommy and daddy to the kids, while you are off "playing in the sand" on deployment (my wife's comment on it!)

4)Make sure she has some GOOD friends around to talk to/socialize with when you go on deployment after you're married...not the GI Issue "Gossiping Whores" that somehow seem to crop up everywhere. They (The WESTPAC Widows Club; Navy guys know of whom I speak!) will cause you more strife in your marriage than anything else. You could always tell who they are; as soon as the boat/squadrons left, they were in the club, scouting a new "ride" for the duration.

Without kids for the first couple of years, she will need something to do to keep her sane, a hobby, a job, school, SOMETHING! If she sits around the house doing nothing, she will get depressed, then start to wonder...and then will either have a breakdown, or start banging Jody.

Lastly---keep your stuff zipped. Respect your vows, or if your not of that stripe, then think on this: What happens on det may stay on det, but sometimes has a habit of hitching a ride home on your johnson, and there's a lot of crap out there that will kill you slow.

 

I've seen multiple young Marines meet a girl, "fall in love" and get married before they've spent any decent amount of time together. My suggestion to you is keep dating her, but if you do think she could be the one, DO NOT get married before your first deployment. Alot of things change during that time. Wait and see how she handles it. If y'all are still together after your first deployment, then chances are she'll do just fine.

Women are a strange bunch. Many of them like military men, but many also don't want that kind of lifestyle. I wish you and your new lady friend the best.

 

Jarhead isn't the most accurate depiction of the Corps. 90% of the guys I know all think it was crap. Just throwing that out there.

 

Thanks for all the solid advice guy.....means a lot

 

I've been married (to the same woman) for going on 11 years and in the Army for the same time. 2 tours to Iraq, 15 and 16 months. Afghanistan coming up in June. Got 2 kids and a (f'ing) cat.

Its all about how you and her see the relationship. It can and will be hard, but its not the Army or deployments that will ruin relationships. It will always be you or her and the effort put in.

Don't marry because you are going to basic or deploying. Being committed means something, no matter what you are facing. Then you will know she is right for it.

Also, do not sugar coat what you are going to do and army life. I've heard and seen alot of the horror stories, but many of them are blown out of proportion and exagerrated. Some are true. But there are also many strong relationships and families out there.

Lastly, good luck and work hard at it every day.

 

My relationship worked out fine. Just make sure it she is the one man. I have many of friends in the army still ( ive been out for a year) and they have been married more than twice, Hell my brother is 21 and he is still in and has been married twice. So, if you are going to do it, make sure you talk with your NCO, and then he should forward it up to your CO. You will be counseled(Lifestyle change). and id recommend meeting with your chaplain. and set up a pre married counseling session with him or her and see if its really wat u want. I learned from my chaplain. And he had helped me save alot of headache. If your unit supports you, then they will support you even IF it goes south. Good luck man, and Just remember, YOUR UNIT IS YOUR FAMILY

 

Fort Huachuca has alot of women there( Like 7-9 on civilian scale 10 on army scale) plus airforce, and the really hot female marines ( usually only 1 or 2), especialy Delta and Charlie co (35F) (8 mile) and there is alot of partying to be had there( also across the street (Foxtrot co). I saw many a number of relationships start and go to shit there, so, wait until u get to your REAL army unit. Ft Huachuca does not like soldiers during training to get married. Just my experiance, they say that it will distract you. and if u are going to to be a Anal list, then u need all of your paying attention skills there. It is a very difficult course. I saw alot of soldiers reclassed as well for failing. So, if u think u cant wait, then do what you want. but, everyones experiances in life are different. All i can say, after all this, IS The Choice is ultimatley, Yours.

 

Just my 2 cents. I have been with my fiance 4 years Feb 26th I went to basic in 2010. I was super ready to leave just like you and honestly knew my gf at the time would not do anything to hurt me. When i was gone she went to my house and hung out with my family, she even went to parties and such with my family. You need to have great communication and trust for it to work. Here I am I reenlisted and I leave march 6th for army basic this time. 14 weeks straight of infantry training. Last time I was able to write and call 1x a week. This time there will be hardly any phone calls if any and minimal letters. And while I'm away this time she turns 21. My fiance doesn't party or drink or anything( her choice) I trust her and have no problem with her going out with friends so to me honesty and no smothering worked off lol. If she is the one it will all work out perfect for you. She won't hurt you and she will write while your away. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and that is so true. When i came home my fiance had a renewed love for me. It was amazing. I wish the best for you both and good luck at basic where are you going? I'll be at ft benning march 6th to June 22nd. But just write her ask her how she is doing and tell her about yourself and basic to me if she senses you don't trust her it could create a problem. But this is my 2 pennies by no means am I a love guru or telling you what to do. Just wanted to tell you what I did and it works. She is sad to see me go but really basic flys by when you are there it did for me with the af and hopefully army does to