Life at sea

TGoNavy18
Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:57:29 +0000

Well yes your assumption was correct. And I do thank you for the advice, and I would be an idiot to doubt that it was very good advice. I guess that’s why I’m so concerned about it right now, because yes, this is going to affect the next decades of my life, and I want to make the right decision, and for the right reasons. I’ve talked to her a lot, and we’re very realistic about it all; i.e. neither one of us thinks we should ditch our goals just so that we can be together more. So she is very supportive of me, and yes that has been my goal, however it is because this mature outlook (and many other things) that I think and feel extremely highly for this girl. I’ve seen enough girls to know that this one isn’t one I just throw away.

Your advice is correct, however, because yea, other people have been there, like you, and it just doesn’t work out. I think what makes me seek the answers is your particular comment: “Is it POSSIBLE for a couple to remain together through such challenges? OF COURSE. It is, however, EXCEEDINGLY RARE.” I see this course of action in a very similar light to how I see the Naval Academy and the US Navy SEALs: I am a highly qualified, gifted, motivated and dedicated candidate, and people DO do it. If I can’t push myself and make those dreams a reality, then somebody point me to the direction of the hands of those men and women who have, because I want to shake them (not to say that I wouldn’t want to already). So thanks again for all of your input (everyone, and particularly Z). I’m gonna keep seeking answers to questions though, so if anyone else has anything, fire away, or point me somewhere else.

-T