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retrvinfool
02-23-2008, 08:09 PM
have similair experiences i thought I'd post. (kinda long)

Some of you know DB and I have been having a rough patch. He's expected home for R n R really SOON. Its been about a month and things have been really "off" I've been Debbie Downer on here cause I've been so worried and all. Just thought I'd post so that any gals who go through something similiar are prepared.

DB has been pulling away from me. Most recently everytime we talked he's been telling me what an asshole he can be. I haven't heard the sweet or loving sentiment from him that I used to get. I used to get sweet little IMs all the time now none. Its like the man I loved was just disappearing. I was freaking out thinking he was going to come home and break things off. Well I sent him an email that finally got thru to him. Today he said its all been just stress about coming home on leave. "You've built me into the man in your mind that I can't be. I'm just me." Thank god he finally said it.

We chatted just a little but it was such a weight off of me. I know we will be OK once he gets home. This is the first time he's had anyone stick with him thru a deployment and he's just putting way too much pressure on himself ....so if your SO starts to act this way just know its nerves, its stress, its pressure and that it will be OK if you can find a way to talk about it.

*MarineBug420*
02-23-2008, 08:24 PM
Glad things are better for you hun :hugehug I am so excited for you that he is coming home SOON!

CarLooSHoo
02-23-2008, 08:29 PM
:yay good for you for getting through to him!

Philsgurl
02-23-2008, 08:31 PM
I have been through that before. DH was in Korea and he really pulled away about 4 months into his tour. We fought and he said mean and assholeish things, but it did get better. Hang in there. He could be going what I call a one month with draw. I have noticed that SOs go through it about a month before they come home and a month after they get back. Its good that he talked with you about it! I hope things stay on the same path and his visit home is good.

MichelleB
02-23-2008, 08:34 PM
:hugehug

cam45
02-23-2008, 09:23 PM
Glad that pressure has broken for you guys a little :hugs enjoy R&R!

phantomfg
02-23-2008, 09:38 PM
How thoughtful of you to share this with us! I know you will continue to get through to him and to reach his heart and that all will be okay for you both.

He's just so lucky to have found someone as wise and loving and persistent as you are.

Have a great R&R.

TallBlondie82
02-23-2008, 09:38 PM
awww YES!! thats great that he finally opened up! im happy for you! I hope it continues! and ps...thats awesome now listen to some biggie to celebrate!

lemc81
02-23-2008, 09:41 PM
Yay! I'm so glad you were able to have a good convo! Let's get together for coffee after R and R is over. I have a paper for school due this week but will be free after that.

SAMSET
02-23-2008, 09:44 PM
that's awesome that you guys made it through that little patch of stressfullness! :yay for you guys!!! R&R will be amazing :D :D :D

swrlygrl
02-23-2008, 11:55 PM
your so sweet, i am sooo glad you got through and are all good. I wont even tell you about the bitch fest i went on last night until 4am with DB, seriously I don't think the navy wife dinners are a good idea for me LMFAO. (oh yes he and I are just fine and dandy, it was just me being weird and bitchy)

kshep
02-24-2008, 01:56 PM
Oh good I am glad you got to talk to him and things are better.

Woodchuck
02-24-2008, 06:03 PM
I'm so happy to hear that you guys talked it out!

Holly M.
02-24-2008, 06:36 PM
I am so glad you worked things out. Its nice of you to share so that we all have hope and know it we can do it too. Enjoy R&R! Have fun.

Julianne
02-25-2008, 10:45 PM
:hugs Glad you guys are finding your way through things. It can be tricky but as long as you both stay patient with things you'll be fine. :)

BTW.. 'Debbie Downer'.. gets me every time! :lol