Deployment separations can destroy a budding relationship.
Even for a married couple, a military deployment can strain the relationship and cause issues between the spouses. If the couple is unmarried, especially if they have been together for only a short time, that strain can be even more severe. To come out of a deployment with a stronger relationship with your boyfriend, it's important to learn deal with his deployment. This is even more important if you plan to stay together for the long term.
Instructions
1. Communicate with each other as often as possible. Many deployed soldiers have access to email, so you can still write each other. Maintaining contact can help keep you and your boyfriend on the same page in your relationship. Keep the romance alive through emails, letters and even phone calls when possible.
2. Focus on keeping your mind off the deployment. Spend more time with your family and close friends. Avoid sitting home alone and thinking about how far apart the two of you are.
3. Seek out others who have a significant other who is deployed. Before your boyfriend deploys, have him introduce you to his military friends' wives and girlfriends so you have someone to talk to who understands the feelings surrounding a deployment.
4. Join a support group for those who have a significant other who is deployed. These support groups can give you the emotional tools you need to survive your boyfriend's deployment. Contact your boyfriend's base to find out about support groups it offers.
5. Plan for the future. Focus on the day your boyfriend will return and how you will welcome him home. However, don't be disappointed if your boyfriend is not up for any plans immediately upon his return. Returning from a deployment often requires an adjustment period.
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