I Am Learning To Love Him.

[purdydan]

My boyfriend of 10 months is a ex-infantry marine. this is all very new to me, although the last 10 months i have learned a lot... i am trying to support and love him, but i feel emotionally exhausted... is this something that comes with the territory of being with a combat marine?? I often blame myself, that I am constantly doing something wrong... i feel very alone and confused... i also feel that in my gut, something is not right with him... i have researched PTSD and all other possibilities, he says he "doesn't have it"... he has been lying to me about the most ridiculous things lately, i don't know... just looking for some advice... he is the greatest man... im just afraid of an entire life like this, I have a 9 year old son form a previous marriage and i fear he will be effected by this also... SOS...

 

[JarHed]

Hey Purdydan

It sounds like from the things that you're describing that your boyfriend does have PTSD. Like anything, he needs treatment but until he can admit to himself that he has a problem he won't get the help he needs. It sounds like you're trying the best you can, that's great but you can only support him and not make him do what he needs to.

Also, I have to advise you that this site is for combat vets only. There is a sister site to this one where you'll probably find more help and support for yourself than here. Your boyfriend would be more than welcome here.

I say this because people who aren't combat vets will eventually get banned from this site since it's for combat vets only. Feel free to look over any posts that you might find helpful. I wish you and your boyfriend the best of luck.

JarHed

 

[reddevil1111]

Cant you READ?! COMBAT ONLY means its just for us. Its supposed to be a safe hassel free zone to express ourselfs. Sigh. Let me guess, you thought the rules didnt apply to you? Or your better than the rest and deserve the ability to cry about your boyfriend? If he is a combat vet HE is welcome in here. BUT you NEED TO GO NOW!

 

[JarHed]

Hey Red

I think we could play good cop bad cop pretty well. :ROFLMAO:

Jar

 

[Anglesachse]

AWW come on guys, you didn`t even invite me to this one.

But if the pair of you wanna play all on your own then fine. I can take a hint.

I mean I didn`t even get to see this one before she was banned. Thats just not fair.

 

[Anglesachse]

Hey Red

I think we could play good cop bad cop pretty well. :ROFLMAO:

Jar

Oh, Oh,

How about the Good the Bad and the Ugly, then I can chirp in aswell?

Or if it must be cops how about Riggs and Murtaugh with side kick Leo Getz