So glad I get my call each night :)
By courtknee525
@courtknee525 (3742)
United States
May 18, 2012 8:12pm CST
Ever since my boyfriend left, he's been able to call me between 8:15 and 8:30. I know this won't last long but I'm grateful to have it while it lasts. He's usually only able to stay on the phone for about 15 minutes and during this time he tells me all the things he did that day and he says I love you. Then he's also able to text me a few minutes after that and he's sent me pictures of him.
This will end next Wednesday when his basic training actually starts but I think this has been a good way of easing me in. I go all day without talking to him and then a get a phone call and pictures around 8.
I got my call tonight and it makes me feel so relieved. He told me everything he did today and all the stuff he still needed to do before bed. It made me feel really good because he said that most of the other guys don't even use their phones at all because during their free time they have laundry and so much other stuff to do. It made me feel special to know that even though he's away and still has stuff to do, he makes the effort to call me because he misses me. I'm just not sure what I'll do next week when I'm not able to get these calls anymore :(
7 responses
@musicluv4life (1867)
• United States
19 May 12
aww thats so sweet, that would be really hard for me i dont know how i would do. I had a long distance relationship back in high school because the guy i was dateing moved 3000 miles away he moved states and it was really hard. it last a 1 and a half then he gave up i was very upset because it was only 3 months before i graduated and was supose to be moving out there with him but, he broke it off i dont know why but, now i am glad he did because, I am in a great relationship with a guy i think i will be with the rest of my life.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
19 May 12
It's definitely hard, but I love him so much and it's totally worth it. I know that once he's out of the army, we'll be able to be together and this is something he has to do for us and I know he's doing it so our lives will be better later on. It's going to be hard, but worth it in the end
@musicluv4life (1867)
• United States
19 May 12
Thats great if you guys stay together i am sure you can do it. He seems like a great guy and I think you will find when he gets back the time away will make you guys even closer.
Also, he is doing a great thing for the country right now!!
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
19 May 12
He constantly tells me he'll always be with me forever and he's even said one of his biggest life goals is to marry me and have a healthy life. Since it's something we both want, I think we can make it happen. Once he's home I think things will change for the better in our relationship and probably make our love even stronger than it is right now. Even though I don't like his decision, I'm still proud of him for what he's doing :)
@Aja103654 (5644)
• Philippines
19 May 12
That's good, your boyfriend must really love you. Don't get depressed over him not being able to call. I know how it feels, I haven't seen my boyfriend for the past two weeks and he almost doesn't call cause they don't have a phone where he lives and he lost his mobile too. Just do something fun, hang out with your friends but make sure you are available in times when he would most likely call you.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
19 May 12
I try to stay as happy as possible because I want him to hear me sounding happy and strong when he calls. I've been keeping busy with work and when I don't work, I'll try and stay busy with friends or other things. I keep my phone glued to me just in case I get a call. The other night I answered my phone in the middle of my job (we can't have our phones on us). One of the managers almost caught me but I wasn't about to ignore a call from him
@Aja103654 (5644)
• Philippines
23 May 12
be more careful, what you have done is risky and it might create problems. Find time for both of you to be conveniently speaking with each other, that way your conversations become more interesting.
This time will pass, you will be together again if both of you just stay strong and focused.
@randylovesdar (4932)
• United States
20 May 12
Please thank your boyfriend thank you for protecting his country because it is the most important jobs in the world. I admire him for wanting to fight for our rights and freedom's we get to enjoy and it is because of the great men and women who are standing up for us.
I am glad that you are getting to talk to him for 15 minutes a night and are getting pictures of him. Are you able to attend his graduation ceremony? I hope you can. I am glad that he had been able to make time to talk to you and he is lucky to have a supportive girlfriend who is proud of her soldier.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
20 May 12
I'll definitely thank him :) What he's doing is great although it makes me worry like crazy. I'm for sure going to go to his graduation, I wouldn't miss it for the world. I know his schooling after basic training starts July 20 something so I'm assuming his graduation is going to be a few days before that. I'm really looking forward to seeing him again even if it's only for a day or two. I know he'll be coming home in October for a few weeks.
I know that I'm definitely looking forward to when I can see him again because this whole situation right now really stresses me out
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
19 May 12
I'm glad you get your call every night... I know you will miss his calls if he can't call for awhile. I think you are handling missing him quite well. Glad you can come here to talk about it.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
19 May 12
Thank you :) I'm so thankful for these calls and it really does make it somewhat easier to miss him. After next week I think I'll be pretty sad but then I know I'll have his letters to look forward to. It helps me a lot to give myself some sort of event I can look forward to with him and focus my attention to that rather than the fact that he's not here. And I'm sure I'll definitely be turning to myLot a lot whether I'm happy or sad :) I feel as though I have friends on here that comment and really do care :)
@rkennedee (333)
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19 May 12
what I can say is that the guy really loves you because he is making effort for you not to feel alone. when the time come that he cannot connect with you anymore ( I don't know for how long) You can do the first move by sending him messages I'm sure he could read that at the end of the day.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
19 May 12
Yes, this is definitely showing me how much he truly does care. He's taking his free time when he has tons of chores to do to call me and tell me about his day and say he misses me. It makes me feel less sad knowing that for a few days I'll get a call each night and I can hear his voice again. Once his phone gets locked up in a locker I won't be able to talk to him unless they give him his phone for a few minutes or he writes a letter. If he's this good about calling me now, I think he'll send me a letter the first chance he gets. Even though he's still so far away, I still feel close to him when he calls and texts me
@Lizomatic12 (96)
• United States
19 May 12
Maybe start a "Boyfriend" Journal? The first night that you don't get his call @ 8:15, pull your journal out and write down all the stuff you wanted to say to him, as if he were on the phone with you. Yeah, I know it is pretend/makebeleive, but it is a substitute for a real conversation and you get all of those thoughts out of your head. At the end of the week, seal them in an envelope and mail it to him, you know the old fashion way...before e-mail and cell phones. This way he can look forward to your letters and he will know that you are still thinking of him @8:15 every night. Good Luck:-)
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
19 May 12
Wow, that's a really good idea. I had planned on writing him a letter every day and sending them to him each week so he'd have stuff to read. But I love your idea about doing it at the same time I'd get his call. I'm actually going to do that now that you gave me that idea. I'll miss talking to him and hearing his voice but I'm kind of looking forward to exchanging letters, I think it'll be kind of neat to do something different like that. Thanks for that great idea!!
@MoonGypsy (4605)
• United States
19 May 12
reading this puts me in mind of when i went in. it also gives me a chance to hear what your family members and loved ones really must be feeling like when you are away. keep letting him know that his separation is only for a short time and that you will be back together soon. if you hear yourself telling him that, if will comfort you as well. you are very strong for going through this with him. thank you for YOUR service. stick with him.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
19 May 12
Thank you :) I tell him I have to stay just as army strong as he does. It's definitely hard on us, but we find ways of getting through it and keeping busy. I think this is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do but I know he's doing it so we can have a better future together. I do tell him I'll see him soon and he tells me not to worry because it won't be that long and he'll see me again. It's going to be hard and I miss him even after only a few days. I think it means a lot to him knowing he has my support and I'm at home waiting eagerly for him to get home.
