My Love leaves soon. He and I spoke by IM on Monday for a brief period. No more contact. So I have decided with the advice of my new friends here to continue with my text and emails letting him know how I feel about him. Even if he does not respond back.

When we talked on Monday, he messaged me and said that I will probally forget him while he is gone. I tried to assure him that I wouldn't. What else can I do?

Well, as long as he knows how I feel when he leaves the rest is up to him. I feel so lost and alone without hearing his voice. I am trying hard to be understanding of what he might be experiencing.

Someone please give me a litte of encouragement that things are going to be ok.

im going through something similar right now. only my db leaves in 2 weeks. message me if u wanna talk. we could get thru this together.

:hugs :hugs :hugs

Its so hard I know............but from what I can tell you are doing and going to be doing everything you can to reassure him that you love him.

I think you must both be feeling scared right now, and the only thing you can do is to continue to show each other support during this time away from each other...........and you will both come out of this not only a lot stronger, but your relationship will be so much stronger also.

Hugzzzzzzzzzz you can do this sweetie!!!

Take one moment at a time, and when it's easier to breath, take one day at a time, and then one month, and then before you know it- he will be home.

It's normal to feel the way you feel, it can almost feel like you have been abandoned. But you haven't- he has no choice, and if you love each other, you will get through it.

Stay strong :hugs

The days before the deployment are worse than the deployment itself...I have learned that already...

I HATED those days...but so far this deployment has not been bad...yes you will have your ups and downs...but you will will end up learning a lot about yourself!!

Use us to keep you busy and hang in there! You can do this!

I'm glad you decided to keep texting while he is here in the states and writing e-mails and letters while he is deployed. It's good to tell him that you love him and miss him every time. Try to remember the fun stuff too. Tell him about something you did that will make him laugh. DB got a good laugh when I told him about tripping over my own feet in the ski shop. I'm a klutz like that, and he thought it was funny. Send him jokes. Tell him about the boring everyday stuff of life. He'll like the distractions and the reminders of normal life at home.

You can do this, and we are all here to help. :D

It is crazy. But I feel like I am going to have an anxiety attach when I think about him leaving and his safety, his daughter, his little dog and not being able to contact him when I want or need too. He texted yesterday and said he is ready to deploy. He texted this morning and asked what would be a good time to call me today?

I am trying so hard not to mention or say anything that is selfish or childish. I think this deployment is going to make me grow up and learn to TRUST. Yes, I have some trust issues from my divorce.

Thanks for everyones support. I will be here for your support and input. Be PATIENT with Me.