What kinds of romantic things could I do for someone who's being sent (my boyfriend, whom I love) to Iraq?
116114
That's a difficult one. Sometimes the military has restrictions of what can be sent to service members. You can always send cards and letters though. Make sure you ALWAYS say you love him. Once he is in his final destination, he can let you know of the acceptible mail.
966686
I'm here in Taji right now and I can honestly tell you it doesnt matter, send anything that come to mind, receiving anything in the mail is the perfect gift, just to know someone is thinking about you and cares. To go with your follow up, its always awesome for you to send extras of whatever or at least two, because typically you live two to a room over here, and you dont know if that person is gonna receieve anything or not. Much better to brighten two soldiers day instead of one........sidenote- if your friends a smoker, cigarettes are always the best gift one could ask for,....wait no, a smuggling of alcohol is even better, Listerine bottles filled with Crown Royal work wonderfully.
110445
Depends on the age and level of the relationship.\n\nIn general doing something for him is really the best present.   That "something" is really, again, dependent on the level of the relationship.\n\nExamples of generally good "somethings"\n\n1. Dinner\n2. Massage\n3. A drive in movie\n4. A love note (handwritten, no halmark)\n5. A "special" evening\n\n\nThere are tons of extra customizations to the list above.  Basically I'd suggest something that you do together, rather than so much of something you give him.  Gifts are nice, but memories are much better.
654107
Most guys aren't like him... I think he's a real catch, honey.  Maybe he'll propose to you before he leaves for Iraq.  I hope he'll stay safe there!  If you want, you can email me or something and keep in touch, because I'd like to know how this turns out.
1144186
It is generally against mission rules to correspond with someone in the mission while they are still serving.  He could accept cards and gifts, but not be free to return the favor or write back.  So if you want to, send a friendly card to say hi, but don't write romantic stuff.  That will be okay, but don't expect a reply.  Let him know that you know he can't reply, and that is okay, so he doesn't worry about hurting your feelings.
577170
It's good that you want to make sweet gestures like that. \nI've been with my hubby for 19 years & still do soppy things. Last week I left a big chocolate heart on his pillow when I went to work for him to find when he came home from work tired. Send him text messages to say you miss him when you haven't seen him all day. Leave notes around the house. One of my favourite places to leave notes is in the glove box of his car cos he always leaves his radio in there & I know he's sure to find it. Tell him...I tell my hubby every day I love him & he does the same with me.
918370
some things he might enjoy, like a calling card, a pair of panties you have worn just put them in a zip lock bag you save the smell (guys really like it). and if you are sneaky and he drinks send him some booze but be careful with that. you could also send him porn. don't worry about a turkey dinner if the military does one thing right its make a great holiday dinner.\n\nhope it helps
383489
Maybe a nice Nautical watch, knife, or a nice outfit and then take him out later that evening.  Mainly, just focusing on him when he returns should be the actual gift.  If he has been gone for some time, then he may already have something planned out for when he comes home.  The best gift I guess would to be to act out his "planned for months on end" fantasy, and then maybe the next day or the next night could be the two of your "special evening" the way you may see it.  I'm not a sailor, but I'm a soldier and I'm also deployed away from my wife and family.  What I mentioned, in my eyes, would be the gift to come home to.
140564
Well if ya fiance is far in a distant place you might want to send him a picture of you , a long letter reminding him how much you love him , a teddy bear or something cuddy to remind him of you  another idea would be applying ya favorite perfume to the teddy bear or stuff cuddy of ya choice  so then he is reminded on ya Beautiful scent that he misses so  very much so then he'll come home to you as soon as he's able !
1151243
not sure exactly..maybe a watch or cologne, but if u wanna make it special, and u both email each other, then print out ur guy's emails and put them into a book or make them into a book...either way, it'll be somethin he'd probably cherish for a while...who knows.
840940
I dated the same guy throughout college and we were 7 hours apart.  Back then, we wrote letters every week.  Now, you can e-mail, call, send a video of yourself and a great bonus--a care package with his/her favorites.  But, nothing is as romantic as a hand-written letter sprayed with your perfume.  Smells trigger memories.\n\nCommunication is key in a relationship but I know, there's nothing better than being with the person whom you love.\n\nLove develops because of communication and continues because of the committment to communication.  \n\nI hope that for the holidays, you are with the one you love.\n\nCheers!
767735
my husband is over there right now. you could send videos of all your buddies saying hey your man loves you! send her pics of you and the guys. where my husband is now, he has some access to more cultural type stuff. you could pick out some stuff as souvenirs to send to her. i really like mt. dew, so my husband sent me one of theirs as a souvenir. you could make a cd of songs that make you think of her, that say what you want to say. and when you write to her, tell her how you are feeling, tell her about your plans for the future. girls like that stuff.\nand thanks for your service and sacrifice!\noh, and the best gift of all in my opinion, put together a charm bracelet for her. include charms that symbolize times you spent together. such as a horse for the time you guys went horse back riding together, just as an example. i would love it if my man would think of something like that!
402335
Light some candles play some soft slow music and dress up in some sexy lingerie.  Run him a hot bath and wait.  When he comes home, call him in the room, slowly undress him and walk him into the bath.  Wash him and kiss him and then get a towel and dry him off.  With champagne glasses waiting, bottle of champagne or sparkling cider for those who don't drink, walk over to the bed and pour two glasses.  Watch the sparks fly! Have great fun always!
372665
do something unexpected for him. bake him his favorite dessert. take him to a movie he really wants to see. kiss him on the cheek and say thank you for being here for me. listen to his dumb jokes. anything that is special to him show even the slightest intrest in and he will know you love him
628174
make him something cute and manly out of the ruined items you can find in the iraqi streets, making something good out of something evil. maybe you can find a broken mirror and some wood and cloth to decorate it with.\n\nan email from family from home or grade school.  a huge cakew/ empty shells for candles.\n\na chorus line of soldiers dancing in drag!
98188
Something little to let him/ her know that you love him/ her. \n\nBe creative! Valentine's day is not like Christmas where you have to give actual presents, it's about showing your love for your significant other.\n\nHere are some ideas:\n\n- Visit a local art museum alone, learn about the works with romantic themes, and bring your wife/ girlfriend/ boyfriend/ husband back for a personal tour.\n\n- Go for a mystery ride to an unannounced destination. Keep your wife/ girlfriend/ boyfriend/ husband guessing until you arrive at a favorite beach, ice cream palour, restaurant, theater, sport game, coffee shop, or ice skating/ roller skating rink, etc.\n\n- Fill his/ her whole bedroom closet, garage, coat closet, car, drawer, bathroom cabinet, linen closet, etc. with balloons.\n\nDon't spend a lot of money. Hope this helps you. Have fun!
135799
Write to him all the time! I'm sure he'll be happy to get your letters. And if he's engaged in Iraq or another high-stress zone spend time doing research on post-traumatic stress syndrome. You will be well equipped to lovingly guide him back into civillian life when he gets home. You don't want the wonderful feelings to fade when the reality of his war-fed deployment-induced emotional thirst comes in full-contact with your peace-fed warm and fuzzies. \nBest of luck! He's lucky to have a sweetie praying for him!