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Hi LostinSpace, I went through the same thing. My hubby was deployed in Iraq and we were separated for about a year. It is very hard but there are ways to make it a bit easier. My mssion was to keep him happy and make him think about the day when he'll come home to me. I sent him care packages EVERY week with stuff that I knew he'll need. Sometimes even just stuff from home...like a pillow that you made for him or be naughty and sent him...you know naughty stuff that keeps his imagination of his wife clear. I went to a photographer and had sexy and very beautiful pics taken. And on top of all we were lucky and my hubby had internet in his room so we could actually "see" each other EVERY SINGLE day with web cam. The connection wasnt perfect but it was very much appreciated. There are soooo many ways you can keep yourself busy during his deployment. But do yourself a favor: In case he wont be able to call a lot dont bother him with stupid little problems that might just keep him from focusing on his missions. I'm talking about problems that might cause a fight or something. Enjoy every second you guys get on the phone or on the internet.

I am not a wife but I am a Disabled american vet who served for 10 years . I give respect to the wives of all the sailors and soldiers in the US military it takes a special person to deal with all the garbage thrown on to youre lap all at once and for that I respect each and everyone of you My wife had to deal with the constant deploymentss for I was in amphip special operations USN I know how hard it was for her but she had to take the good with the bad like the time I spent 1.5 years away from base and was over seas all the time what I am trying to say is that trust is the biggest factor and write write and then write some more to him mail call was the highlight of the day and care packages and he will call when he is allowed to do so and have a strong faith and pray for his safty . I am kind of down and out I had to go and see anothe fallen brother last night so with that keep youre chin up and think of the good times cause the good outweigh the bad :) Bm2

Seriously get a hobby, make new friends and don't sit at home worrying all the time.

Dear LOSTINSPACE, I know what you are going through. I am an ARMY wife also.My husband is in Kuwait/Irag. He is on the road alot going from place to place. I don't get to talk to him much. But we do chat everytime he stops at a camp or we send emails. That means alot just to see a email that even says "Hey" or "I Love You". My husband will finally be coming home in the spring. But he has been gone for 2 years. with only getting to come home last Christmas for a week. The best thing I can tell you is to get a web cam and email where were you can chat if he can't call. I have noticed alot of times the phone service will be down over there. Don't get discouraged if he don't have a web cam you can still turn yours on and let him see you. That will make his day and brighten it. Remember the time zone is different there. It can be between 7-8 hours ahead of us. so that means he could possibly email you in the middle of the night for you and it will be daytime for him. Keep your head up, get some hobbies, if he don't call don't worry. Remember the phone service could be down. Send him alot of pics and memories of you from home. Get plenty of pics made before he leaves of the 2 of you. You will make it. You are tougher than what you think you are. Remember like my Husband told me " IT TAKES A STRONG PERSON TO BE IN THE MILITARY, BUT IT TAKES A STRONGER PERSON TO STAND BESIDE THEIR MILITARY SPOUSE" BE PROUD OF YOUR HUSBAND AND ALWAYS HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH AND YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH EVERYTHING.

Boy, I can relate to you and your loved husband..been there, done that! Many people will disagree with my answer. To those who do I say don't throw stones until you walk a mile in my shoes!! I put a discrete ad in Craigslist and asked to get together with a discrete, etc., etc. I gotta tell you it was great! I kept busy, tried not to "date" one person more than one time. I had an agreement with each (after I explained what, why I was doing this) that I could call him by my husband's name as we "coupled". Well, the time went flying by and I've got the love of my life husband back after surviving a very difficult period of separation. Good luck!!

My hubby is on his second deployment. This one is for only 12 months hooray his last one was for 14. My suggestion is write him often, it feels good to be able to still have him be privy to all my thoughts feelings and ideas. Also send the packages, it makes him happy and gives me a sense of taking care of him that is soothing to me. Most importantly send those dirty pics and videos of yourself. Gotta support our troops lol.

continue to support, love, and honor your husband. and while hes gone fuck every guy that says a nice word to you just like every other military wife out there. ive seen it a thousand times and it always turns out the same.