My boyfriend enlisted in the army.
I love him. I respect his choices. But I'm so scared for him. He says that this is something that he has to do, though, and I'll let him do that. He deserves nothing less than unconditional support from me.
To be honest, though, I think he worries more than I do. He's heard that a lot of girls cheat on their Army boys, and even though he knows I love him, he worries that the distance will get to me. I could never do that to him, though. I've been cheated on before, and I know how bad it hurts.
I've been told everything from "You're too young to know what love is, let him go" to "He's going to get shot over there." But I don't give a damn. I'm going to stand by him and stand by his choices. Because I love him, and I know we can make it.
Being the one left behind is just as hard as being the one leaving. Not to belittle his position. It will be very hard and he will not come back the same man he left as. I think it is great that you are standing behind him. I am sure he needs that more than anything else right now. In fact, I know he does. I have been on both sides of the coin. I was in the navy and then a navy wife. We were fortunate enough not to have to go near the actual war, though my husbands job took him on other dangerous missions. I wish you and your boyfriends the best. I will think of him when I light my candle for the soldiers fighting for us. If you need an ear from someone who has been where you are feel free to message me.
Ariana09:48 PM EST