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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....
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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If you can't make this decision what do you think will happen when you come to KILL another human being? Marines is not for you. Don't do it.
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4 RepliesHad it been anything else I would have said grow a pair and do what you want. But, in this case I'd have to side with the woman. While I do admire the military for their bravery and service I think that these days the average military foot soldier does a lot less protecting our country and a lot more bitch work for our corrupt government. If you are going to die for a cause, I'd say make it a more important one than seizing oil fields in the Middle East. All so a bunch of obese suburbanites can make a 40 minute single passenger drive to work in their 10 mpg hummer everyday at $2 a gallon... Just saying. They have satellites to shoot down missiles, average military personnel do more policing the rest of the world than actually protecting this country. I don't blame them. I blame politics. Unless I saw a major change in our political system I wouldn't advise anyone to join the military.
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'girlfriends' don't exist in the military. Ergo, it won't be a part of HER life. but you should deffo wife that bitch for the extra benefits.
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It all depends on the situation. How old are you? Where are you at in your relationship? Do you have children? Is she the woman of your dreams? Etc etc..... You gotta weigh it up realistically, but if not joining the marines will forever fill you with regret then that could turn to blame later on and your relationship will be doomed to fail anyway. Just think about it properly!
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6 RepliesEdited by Kai Drogon: 1/5/2015 8:19:50 AMIf you are letting her dictate your life and you come to a forum to tell you what to do, then the marines isn't the place for you. Your decisions in there could cost you your life and the lives of your comrades, coming here just shows you aren't ready
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Join the Marine Corps. If she cares about she will stick with you. If she doesn't find a strong woman to have your back. If you decide to join, welcome to the ranks. 7 years in the USMC
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Don't do it. It's a terrible job. If you have a girlfriend, you're already more ahead in the world than a lot of people. Consider to be lucky to have what you have and listen to your smart ass woman.
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Edited by Hewi 1: 1/5/2015 9:00:42 AMLife is better on the "dark side".
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Tell her to -blam!- off. If you're young, chances are this relationship is doomed to fail anyway. Don't let anyone stop you from pursuing your dreams or you'll wake up one day 40 years old and wondering what might have been.
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Why do you wanna join the service, and what do you wanna do in the service?
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She's a gf not a wife how long u been with her? Sounds to me like you've made up your mind
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Edited by Laedywen: 1/5/2015 8:48:50 AMif that is actually your dream... and i mean really really your dream considering you thougt it over many times and see that you would be happiest in your life with a military career and all that... follow your dreams... and any partner/wife/gf you have MUST respect that and you should do the same if she comes up to you about following her dreams.
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First off if your going to become a marine, or any military branch for that matter. Make sure it's for the right reasons, The military gets a bad rep for a reason, because these days most "soldiers" are just stupid kids who just want to call themselfs a soldier to seem big and bad/cool. Join for your country, not yourself. Also if this seems respectful towards the armed forces it's because in all honestly I don't respect any of them, see my reason above. I have seen a recruiter who never even saw real combat recruit stupid high school kids because "it's cool". Then you have idiots running around thinking they are tough because they have "military training" it's ridiculous. Respect actions, not words or titles.
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Lifelong dream? No conversation. Mine is to sit and play games whenever I want. No one is taking that from me.
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Seriously. If she thinks for you.. she isn't for you. Your life choices shouldn't be shot down in an instant, they should be supported. That's just my 2 cents, but seriously don't give up on your dreams
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4 RepliesStop giving your life to people who don't respect it.
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If it's what you want to do, do it. I understand why she doesn't want you joining, not exactly a risk free profession. At the end of the day you have to do what makes you happy. If she won't accept your choice you have to ask yourself, is one worth sacrificing for the other? I wish you the best of luck with your decision. It might not be an easy one to make.
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7 RepliesObv your girl cares. I promise you'll be fighting a pointless war overseas. Yeah, they promise they'll pay for your education, but they don't tell you the stories how when soldiers come home, they don't even fit in anymore. They suffer from post dramatic syndrome. How soldiers have the highest suicide rate in the country. If you want to fight for a country that lies and steals from you, that's your business.. Listen to your girl.
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2 RepliesThe Marines are not a branch that you can join or not join based on the whim of your girlfriend. The title of United States Marine is as prestigious a title as one can have. But it's not an easy life. The pay is low. The job can be shit and you're treated as property by the United States government. You have to want it. You have to want to be a Marine. If you truly want it and your girlfriend doesn't, it should be an easy decision for you. Besides, your life as a Marine will take you all over the globe. You'll meet new people, have new experiences. Don't be tied down and deny yourself the enjoyments of world travel
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1 ReplyWent through the exact same situation. Was in love always wanted to join the military was a childhood dream of mine. Ended up not joining and we broke up a couple years later. Looking back on it i wish I would of joined. If she loves you she will stand by whatever decision you make if she doesn't then she's not the one. I would say go because it's something you want to do and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. I regret not doing it.
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4 RepliesGo to war and die for a country that could give two -blam!-s about you? I would listen to your girl.
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If you try to have both, you're going to learn about jodie real quick lol.
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Quit using a girlfriend as an excuse. If you wanted to be a Marine nothing would stop you.
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In the words of shady "bitches they come they go" From a vet, join. It opens so many doors not to mention gives you a broader aspect on life. And you will be changed. Go in a civy, come out a marine
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Do what you want to do but hear my advice first, in the end it's up to you. I've been in for just under 5 years, picked up corporal a little over a year ago and have had many experiences that have made me the person I am now. Was it a fun few years hell yes, but it has also been the most trying in my entire life. You will gain so many skills to better yourself in your life after your time in but at the coast of many many things while you are in. You will have to give up time with your family, friends, your girlfriend. Your body will be pushed to it's limits and made better because of it, or brake under the stress. You will become part of the elite if you make it through boot camp and no matter what the title of US Marine will be yours long after the day you die, you will be a part of something that is bigger then you could ever be on your own. It will not be easy by any means but is it worth it, to me I wouldn't trade it for anything, will I re-enlist after my enlistment is up? No I will not. Girls will come and go but the title is eternal. It's up to you, it's your life no one else's.
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Women do all they can to control you. You're gonna be disappointed a lot in life. If she doesn't like you wanting to join then she doesn't like you. Just promise me when you do join, don't get married while you are a marine.
