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Edited by snowmen158: 1/5/2015 4:47:07 PM
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My girlfriend won't let me join....

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So my girlfriend won't let me join the Marines, saying "she doesn't want the military as any part of her life" It's been my life long dream to join the Marines. What should I do?
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  • dangerous job.. sell cars or something

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    • As a navy dude I gotta say only you can make your life decisions, but maybe a forum post shouldn't be your deciding factor

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    • Edited by sleepyheadvee: 1/5/2015 1:19:49 PM
      You say that like she can stop you. If it's really a dream of yours no one should take that away from you.

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    • I would not join if you are uncertain.. I did that and regretted every minute of it.. if you join, join for the right reasons not bcuz your gf or destiny forums are telling you to, but bcuz its your dream and what you chose to do. If shes a keeper she should be there to support you and be there when you return. If not, well, shes a lost cause lol

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    • If you need a forum poll to decide , then I don't think you are cut out for the marines buddy.

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    • If you need a forum poll to decide , then I don't think you are cut out for the marines buddy.

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    • If it's been your life long dream then go chase it, you'll only be filled with regret other wise. And to the people trying to push their idiotic anti military ideas on this person, put simply, go -blam!- yourself. I'm not from the military and not from a family that has had anyone in the forces since ww2. But even I can see how insulting some of the shit you're spouting is. God forbid the world does go to shit in our life time because when shit hits the fan it's them you will be begging to save you. Also I can see this getting a lot of flame from all you anti military dicks so flame away! The rest of us will grab some popcorn and collect you're tears.

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    • Here's what you should take note of. Your poll is 70/30 (Yes/No) Ironically 70% of members of this forum are immature and childish, while the other 30% are mature adults with real world experience. You choose who to listen to as far as advice.

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      • You must make a choice service or that piece of ass. They make new girls everyday but once you abandon your dream its gone and can only haunt you

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      • That's kind of a huge decision to be made based on your girlfriend's opinion and a forum poll, don't you think?

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      • Go after your dream man, if she truly loves you, she'll go with you or stick it out. Just fyi, any relationship is going to be tough while you're in.

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      • As a marine myself I'll tell you now that if you don't go then you will regret it for the rest of your life, at no point in your life will you make better friends and memories than you will in the military.

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      • -blam!- her, don't let her ruin your life long dream of joining the marines. If you want to join them then do it, there's more fishes in the sea. Don't let a single girl out of at least 3 billion stop you from doing something can will benefit you immensely down the road. I have a bunch of friends that were former marines and current as well as Army Rangers and every other branch. I near the DLI which is where basically everyone that works for the government goes to learn a language and that means a huge part of our community is Military. They're all great people and I've never heard a single regret about joining the military. Not sure what you want to do in the Marines, but if you don't want to be a grunt, find a MOS that requires a second language. I'm telling you that 100% Monterey is one of the best places to be stationed. Get payed to go to school and learn a language while being an hour south of the bay area and living in one of the most beautiful places in California. Back on topic, don't let her f up your life and make decisions for you. I haven't been interested in finding a girlfriend since I was a freshman in high school for the exact reason you're in. Been out of high school for a few years now btw. Don't let women you're not married to make decisions for you. Join the Marines, you won't regret it.

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      • She's your girlfriend don't listen to her she's only thinking of herself, and you'll probably be split up in the next 12mth anyway. Chase your dream or you'll regret it for the rest of your life!

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      • If she's hindering you from making your dream come true she's being selfish putting herself in your way and simply putting it down to the decision of joining the Marines or staying with Her. This is a troubling sign and I'd say you'd be happier in the long run if you left her even if you don't end up joining the Marines. However joining the Marines being your dream is a whole other topic.

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      • How old are you? Why do you want to join (why is it your dream)? Most relationships will not survive the military life. I have not seen anyone tell you that but its true. Not unless she is going to move with you, can deal with not seeing you for 6-10 months and you can do your job even if she's home banging the town.... Your military buddies will jack with you each deployment, ensuring you shes laying on a bed full of dicks. It will drive you nuts with jealousy to the point YOU will push her away, only to find out she prob wasn't doing anything. With that said, never make your life choices for someone else. You do it yourself. Women are a dime a dozen, you can find more. If your worried about keeping this girl go be a fireman or cop. You get the uniform, can play destiny and keep your GF.

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      • I'm not going to answer a poll. I'm going to give you some advice. You're going to have to take real stock of how much the Marines mean to you vs your girl. It seems like you only get to try for one of them, and both could end in failure. Think long and hard about it, and choose the one you'd least be able to live without. I wish you the best of luck.

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        • Compromise... ch air force

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        • Military shit is BS.... Fighting for rich people who's idea's and plans only benefit them. If u die they don't care its all about power. Helping out the world is by not being part of such things.

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        • You should join #Offtopic

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          • No one can tell you yes or no. There are too many reasons you should or shouldn't join the military, and all of them are personal, none of us know you. But I will suggest that if you have been with this girl less than 4 years her opinion isn't as important as yours and your parents. And no one should ever give a boyfriend/girlfriend an ultimatum, that's a sign of what it will be like in the future. Next thing you know every decision will be that way. Good luck. If you end up a Marine, thanks, there is no job that deserves more respect. I don't know why she doesn't like the military, of she's just scared something bad will happen that's understandable. If she's a hippie who thinks all problems can be solves with love and flowers, tell her to go give Muhammed a hug and see how far it gets her.

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          • There's more than those two options. Discuss it. Tell her how much it means to you. Honestly, if you really want it and she can't accept that then you're not meant to be together. Had the same situation with my now-wife about 6 years ago when I joined the Army.

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          • Do what you feel is best.. The marines is your dream.. Why would you get some half baked office job and be miserable whilst you could have gotten on the journey of your life. Just to make your misses happy... Her counter arguement is selfish even.. She doesn't want the marines in her life.. If it would have been that she fears something might happen to you i could understand. Please champ. Join the marines and make your dream come true, do not make the same stupid mistake i made and step out for your misses only to get a half asses job you hate. Ps, my knee isn't fit enough for the marines anymore after an football accident wich snapped all my kneebands.. Sadly i should have never resigned. (Sorry for my grammar, my native tongue isn't english)

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          • Join Isis? You still get to shoot a gun and it's not the military. While you ponder that, tell her it's either the Marines or Isis and I bet she changes her tune.

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          • I don't want to demonise your girlfriend, as it's understandable that she doesn't want the military lifestyle she'll have to be part of, or she doesn't want to risk your safety or well-being of your possible future family. But sometimes people are incompatible because of a core issue. If your dreams and goals aren't compatible then chances are you two won't be (in the long run). I wouldn't dare advise you one way or another,, however you really need to consider what you want out of life. There are other people to fall in love with; there are other careers to be had. Whatever you decide there'll be hardship and/or heartbreak.

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