Coping with military SO

williamlamme

So the love of my life decided to join the Army. These things, army and love, happened mutually exclusive to each other, but as far as chicken and eggs go Army was first. She could have stayed but she chose to go because she already signed up. I admire her integrity and I ultimately understand people have to do what they feel is right for them.

My problem is I feel like the only guy ever left behind sometimes, there are support groups for women, and parents, and cousins, but even among them a boyfriend seems non-existent. I read once that you would have bad days and good days, and also have been told never to write anything negative to them, except the good days never come and I can't help but be honest because we have always been very open about things, good or bad. How I feel never changed but there is almost no evidence she's in my life, only a couple photos and a bag of dirty gym clothes which I refuse to wash because they are literally the only thing I have of hers. The same people who tell you not to ever be negative in your support immediately turn around and tell you horrible stories about how the military ruined their lives... Does it ever get better??

RodaRose

That's stinks, man.
She'll be back. In the meantime, pick up some new hobbies or build on the ones you already have.