>>After 5 weeks on the road
try an 8 month Med deployment.
back to back off a 6 month Med deployment.
ps: you'll need more flowers.
If that's what you signed up for you know that from the jump. We are new to this and I wanted to make a point of appreciating it.
yup.
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Also, I thought most deployments, especially Navy were only 6mo.?
Either way, I agree with Lefty. You, and your partner/mate, know exactly what you are getting into, v. a situation where it comes up. . . not that one makes the either easier to deal with, it just makes it easier to handle as you know it's part of the package, and that's what you sign up for when you get involved.
My ex-inlaws worked GREAT together for the 30 years they were married, so long as HE was on deployment for half the year, lol. After he retired, they divorced within 3 years. They married right out of high school, but never spent any real time together until retirement, and by then, it was too late. She wanted the benefits, he did the time.
I am glad that your short time has made you value what you have, Lefty. Sometimes, it takes getting away to realize what it is you have. Repay her with love, understanding, and passion.
