My boyfriend is a marine....?
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Do you have an FRG Leader you can ask?  If not, I sent my son the following and he loved it.\nBaby wipes, poptarts, canned spaghetti(with poptop lid), Vienna sausages, crackers, sunflower seeds, puzzle books, sun screen (very high SPF), more baby wipes (can't have too many of those) and LOTS of love letters from you.  Your letters mean the world to him right now.  It is hard having him so far from home, but stay true and keep writing to him and letting him know you will be there for him.  My prayers are with you both and my hat is off to the both of you.  Being a soldier is hard, but so is being the woman behind the man.  You get the bad times too, but none of the recognition
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Speaking from personal experience and pride.  I would say the Marine Corps is the way to go.  Something my friends and I noticed while I was in; if you ask a soldier what he does, he will tell you "I am in the Army." Navy? "I am in the Navy." Air Force? "I am in the Air Force." But if you ask a Marine what he does, he/she will tell you "I am a Marine!"  That is something no one else in the world can say.  For 230 years the Marine Corps has been monkey stomping anyone that needs it.  There has never been a mutiny in the Marine Corps.  Hence the motto "Semper Fidelis." Which means "Always Faithful."  It applies to more than that also. It applies to the fact that, if we can help it, we never leave a man on the battlefield.  Wounded or dead.  We take care of our own.  From experience with other branches of service they learn a little about their service history.  Marines learn everything about their service history.  It is no longer the history of the Marine Corps, it is MY history as well. I was a Sergeant. I was leader of Marines.  That is one of the greatest feelings in the world.  Almost as good as the day I stood on top of "The Reaper," and my Senior Drill Instructor put that Eagle,Globe, and Anchor in my hand, and told me(this by the way was the first time in the entire 13 weeks of boot camp that any Marine is addressed as Marine, only when their training is complete are you a Marine.) "Congratulations Marine. Welcome to the Corps."  Marines have pride in their service in part because of our history, and also because we had to earn the title Marine.  We had to earn the right to be called Marine.  Everyone else is a soldier, sailor, or airman as soon as they get to basic training.  Not Marines. I was every derogatory term except.  I certainly wasn't a human being. But then it was all worth it.  Marines are the first to fight.  Whatever you think your chances of going to Iraq or Afghanistan are...double it.  I'm not trying to Scare you away, but every Marine is a rifleman. Our pilots learn learn infantry combat tactics.  Oh by the way the whole Navy pilots are the best thing. Only the top 10% of Naval Flight School, are allowed to be Marine pilots.  Someone had mentioned the Navy SEALs.  You can be a Navy SEAL even if you are a Marine.  The SEALs are Special Forces and thus are open for anyone in the Armed Services to try.  But why do that, the Corps just started its own Special Forces program.  I would have retired if I could have.  Anyway I say go Marine.
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I am masculine,but I like any kind of guy as long as he feels good about who he is.I dont like girls,so a guy who pretends to be a girl is not my cup of tea.If they are naturally effeminant,then that is cool.The "girl in a guys body" stuff,that implies far too many issues psychologically for me to even become interested.I like a masculine man too.I am an ex-Marine,and I have had guys who were very masculine.I love them all,and can give any of them a chance.
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I was also a young Marine Corp wife (still married, but now he has moved on to law enforcement).  As I know money is tight in the military and you are so far away from your friends and family it is hard to find something to do and find any time together.  The best thing you can do is to get to know your neightbors.  One of them might have or know someone that has a daughter/son that babysits.  We were lucky enough to find that!!  If that's not an option right now......try some little day trips as a family which is always good for the military man to spend time with his family as a whole.  There is always something to do without spending a lot of money.  Pack a lunch and go check out everything there is to do around the base and then spawn out to the towns around.  And car time is always a good time to talk and reconnect!!  Good luck.....it's not easy.....but it can be done!!
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When I was younger, I had this image of military men of being jerks "with a girl in every port" and went out of my way to avoid them. I met my husband while waiting tables in a college town and thought he was a student at the university, and agreed to go out with him. Well, I soon learned that he was A United States Marine but he had my heart.I met his friends and realized that they were like much like every other man out there, there were some bad ones that proved my view of them to be true and some that proved me oh so wrong. It broke my heart to send my then boyfriend and later husband off on deployments, but, I will never forget how amazing it felt to have him return home to my arms. I gained a great deal of respect for the men and women in uniform as I watched their courage and sacrafices made for our country, and only wish that ill formed opinions like the one I used to have didn't cause them to miss out on happy, healthy and loving relationships. Although, my husband is now out of the service, I will always be proud to be the wife of a United States Marine.
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I have a ton of experience with this, so I think I can help.\n\nIf a guy is a player, he has something to hide.  Being a player is like keeping a long lie going, they will eventually out themselves. If he is really into you then the number one thing to pay attention to is how he treats you in front of people that matter to him (friends, family, etc).  Does he treat you the same way he treats you when the two of you are alone?  Or does he act stand-offish, treating you like one of the guys?  If he's normally really touchy-feely with you, and then keeps a distance in front of other people, you may have cause for concern.\n\nA second indication is how he refers to you around others.  Does he normally call you hunny, and then the second he gets on the phone, does he say "Yeah, I'm just hanging out with a friend"?  This should send up a red flag, but by itself it isn't a definate indication.\n\nA third indication is if he has lots of girls in his life who he refers to as "just friends".  I know that there are exceptions to the rule, but generally speaking, a guy doesn't just 'hang out' with girls he isn't interested in.  So if he's got a cell phone just bursting with the contact details for enough girls to populate a small city, then PLEASE...be very concerned!\n\nA fourth indication is if he is in the service.  Don't get me wrong, I love military guys (hey, I'm planning on enlisting myself), but they are notorious for keeping a lot of girls waiting in the wings.  There are of course several exceptions to this, but just factor it in.  I have plenty of friends in the Army, Marines, and Navy...and my ex (player) is a marine.  They like to live for today, and aren't very future-oriented...commitment is usually not a part of their vocabulary.  Just keep this in the back of your mind in case it is a factor.\n\nA fifth indication is how he acts around your friends/family.  Is he concerned with making a good impression?  If he actually cares about you he will make it a point to be kind and respectful to the people who matter most to you.\n\nA sixth indication is where he takes you when you go out with him.  Does he take you to local places that he normally hangs out at, or does he suggest going across town to 'check out someplace new'?  Going across town for a night out every now and then is one thing, but if he's yet to take you to his favorite bar/club, you need to ask yourself why.  Who doesn't he want to see you, or better yet, who doesn't he want you to see?\n\nA seventh indication is how his friends treat you.  When he introduces you to them do they seem interested in getting to know you, or do they have that aire of 'Oh great...another one'?  Does he take the time to welcome you into the conversations, or fill you in on the inside jokes?  Or does he just let you sit on the sidelines and leave you to fend for yourself?\n\nAnother indication I would look for is more of a homework assignment.  Ask him (if you haven't already) about his past relationships.  How long did they last?  Why did they end? Who's fault was it (according to him)?  If none of them lasted for more than a few months and he blames each failure on the girl (she was just too ___), then you need to ask yourself whether or not you're walking into a train wreck.  Remember, the only common factor in each one of his past relationships was...HIM!\n\nA final (and very telling) indication is if he is very sexually oriented toward you (constantly pressuring you for sex, or always trying to get you to go a little bit further).  A dog wants what he wants as soon as he can get it, with as little expenditure of time and money as possible.  Does he constantly insist on taking you back to his house to 'watch a video on the couch', rather than taking you out to the theatre?  That's not respectful of you, and definately something a player would do.  Usually "Hey, l
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My brother is midway through his 3rd tour right now. I'm liberal, he's...well... he's "property of the Marines" for the next 7 months, but hopefully he'll snap out of it when he's out of harm's way.  Best wishes to you and your brother.
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being a military wife is not the easiet thing in the world. I definitely give you props! But its alot like any other job hes going to have to be the one to step up and take a stand for himself. there really is nothing that you can do at this point in time. Sit down and have a talk with him and express your feelings to him. Its his job to take care of this himself theres nothing you can do. If hes not willing to do something about it then thats his problem. Dont let his job affect you marriage
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You said he is in the  military , are they planning to deploy him ? and if so could any of this behavior be coming from him feeling insecure because he knows about your active past, maybe he feels you will not be faithful while he is gone.
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No, it certainly isn't enough to keep a relationship going. You have to have lots of patience and be able to communicate. Communicating certainly is tough right now and that's where the patience comes in. (Patience is also absolutely necessary when it comes to stubborn people as well!) Plus everything going on around us is bringing a lot of confusing feelings into play right now. That's not helping the situation and deployment just complicates matters. You guys are the only ones who will know if you can get through these tough times, but he mostly needs your support right now. He's physically in a world far far away from the life he's used to... and mentally, who knows where?
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Okay, I don't understand your question... you want to know if my hubby is a Marine, so I can hook you up with one of his buddies so you can be penpals? Hmm... Yes, I write my hubby and no, I don't want you to write him... And i'm not going to have one of my hubby's friends write to some random girl that is this desperate.
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Hmmm, sounds like you need to slow down. You are letting you feelings go too wild. Once you get in the corp you won't need a girlfriend and they will tell you that right up front. Just like they told me. "If the Marine Corps wanted you to have a girlfriend, we would issue you one!"
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does he know how you feel, does he feel the same way about it. personally i think open relationships are easier on the guys because they usually don't want a strong commitment. and the girls usually do. what i'd do it talk to the marine=)
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My husband was in the Marines when we first were married and was deployed for six months. To make it even harder I was pregnant with our first child. I know how empty your world feels right now. Just try to keep your self busy. Write often and talk on the phone when you can. I used to send calling cards with each care package. I also sent a video about half way through the deployment. I just recorded any special events that he would be missing i also went to the beach and taped a sun set for him, since the beach was a special place for us. Anything you can think of to keep the connection strong. Best of luck to you and a special thanks to your husband for his service to our country.
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if your going to his graduation then you can see him there if not you can meet him where he is stationed dont worry itll be ok its alot to go through, i know i did. good luck make sure you get your communications clear when you speak to him good luck. if you have any other questions feel free to mail me ill help if i can
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That's his choice to make, not yours.  He needs support and encouragement, not someone like you bringing him down.  Obviously he doesn't care about your reasons, and he shouldn't.  This is his life.  If you don't want to be part of it, end it with him and let him move on.  Joining the military is one of the best decisions he could make.  He'll see alot, learn alot, get an education and prepare for a career after and most of all, he'll become a better man.  There's nothing greater than the pride, respect and honor of serving ones country.\n\nDon't let your fears discourage him.  Support him and tell him "thanks" for being willing to protect yours and your families rights and freedoms.\n\nGood luck to him (and you if you decide to stand by his decision).
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Every one here has a dramatic opinion about the Marine Corps. Just because your a Marine Wife, Marine's brother or anything else doesn't buy you the certificate to know what it feels like. It gives you an insight, a companion's look at things. I am a Marine and a Marine Wife. I have been in long enough to know my buddy didn't get her leg severed by an IED just for colleg money. She believed in her country, the safety of her family, she believed in herself. If you believe in yourself enough to join, all the Marine Corps can do is make that stronger. If you live afraid of death then breathe on as a coward. As for me and my brothers we will live with no regrets, live history that our children will study in school, and know that we were the ones there.