The whole thing is a facade based on what the veteran wants in life, but accepting quickly they aren't able to cope with it, thus the love followed swiftly by destruction, pattern occurs.
Boy, nail hit right on the head! That's the pattern I have been going through for a year. He really wants it, but can't cope with the emotions and whatnot. The stress. It actually breaks my heart. That's part of the problem too! :wtf: