Long-Distance

So I decided to make this page about ways to cope with the distance. Now I haven't gone threw a deployment yet, but I will be soon, So I want to share with you ladies how to deal with the long-distance. Even if your S/O (Significant Other) isn't deployed, being across the country from one another is still a difficult thing. A book I recommend that's really helpful is called Separated By Duty, United in Love (picture below) I am just about done reading it and its wonderful. It really helps you understand what your S/O is going through. 

Now for my little list of what I did when me and my husband were apart for about 7 months while he was training.

1. Talk at least once a day, even if it's a text saying "hi, I love you, hope you have a good day," It will make their day a lot better once they get out of class or whatever they are doing. 

2. Still send letters or little care packages. I had a flip video camera, so we sent it back and forth to each-other with videos. I would send him home made cookies, his favorite candy, pictures, etc. Just because they're not deployed doesn't mean you cant send care packages. My husband loved it.

3. Keep yourself busy everyday. When my hubby was at boot I distracted myself with school, or hanging out with friends, or work. When your sitting around mopping and sad...it just makes the distance harder.

4. If your S/O is at boot, write even if you can't send letters yet. I sent out all the letters i wrote before he could receive them. It made him so happy to know I was actually thinking about him and missed him even when we didn't have any communication.

5. Skype and Oovoo are a wonderful thing! Video chatting is awesome, well as long as he has good service where he is at lol. But its nice to video chat at least once a week so you can see your S/O and hear their voice.

6. Most importantly always tell your S/O how you are feeling. But remember they are going through a huge change in their life so they may not be the exact same person they were before they joined the military. You have to be patient with them. 

I hope this helped some of you ladies! If you want to talk to other ladies or ask for advice go under the military gf wives & fiances community! :)