I got another phone call from my DF and it was wonderful. He brought up what he was doing and ... what he was going to be doing:sigh. Well, apparently he had a close call yesterday and I think that it really freaked him out. He was a lot different on the phone and he told me all about it. I tried my hardest to be strong and be there for him and I know I succeeded but I know that it REALLY is bothering him. but later that day I did start to worry. Not so much about his safety but about how he is dealing/will deal with all of this. I feel so bad that I cannot be there for him (in person) and that he is so far away. He is already SO SO homesick and really hates it where he is at and he has only been there 8 days. Does it get better for them and for me? ....:sigh

Generally they get in to more of a routine and are moer comfertable with it. When my DH first left I sent him a "feel more at home" care box with sheets and PJ's some manly slippers lol and a small bottle of my scent. Also a scrap book thing I made and a card. Awesome you for being there for him (-8

Honey im so sorry!!! DB has been there for 12 months and he still has a hard time with it sometimes! I dont think it goes away or gets easier i just think they dont htink about it anymore kwim? I dont know but i got a phone call just like that the other day to and i know how it breaks your heart, me too if you need to talk you can pm me!!!! Hang in there!

All of this is an adjustment. For all parties involved. He will learn to adapt and so will you. Just be as supportive and reassuring as you can be. You are only 8 days into this so this will definitely be the hardest part for you. Keep your head up and remember, you can't control the things he will face but you can control how you deal with it.