My Husband is leaving to join the USMC. I am scared and proud. How will this change our relationship?

Question

I am 18 weeks along with our first child. When he graduate's from camp he will then go right to another type of training. When he go's to school I too will move to the base. I am scared and worried about him and pray to God that all will go well. I love him more then words will explain.

Answer 1

How will it change your relationship.......well, that is for you and your husband to decide. Many people have to go through what you and your husband are about to experience.

After Bootcamp, most likely (not promised though) he will have 10 days off to go home (on his own expense) to see his family (ie: you and immediate family).

When he is sent to his additional training for his exact job.....i do believe you can live with him if you are willing to move....

Your husbands life changing experience will make him a better man. Dont push his buttons, he will be going through some new experiences that can/will frustrate him. Give him your suppot and love. Make sure he knows that you back him and his decisions up.

In the long run, this will help your lives together.

Answer 2

it will be hard at first if youre not use to the lifesyle but remember its the job not him...he may be away for long periods of time so just charish the time you have together...its alot easier to raise a child though then in civilian life....you dont have to worry about rent or health care or things like that esp if you get base housing....

Answer 3

We all know how the process works, it is going to change your relationship in a lot of ways.  You will have to be much more independent and take care of everything on your own.  You may spend a lot of time apart which can damage some relationships if they are not strong.  Ultimately, you will be fine.  Just love each other and be there for each other and your marriage will be fine.