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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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  • 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.

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  • I've been in for 10 years now, always knew i wanted join. For me there was nothing that was going to stop me from serving my country. Was in the same situation u are and we broke up after i enlisted because she didnt want to be a part of the military lifestyle. I have had a blast and met my wife 4 years ago so it worked out in the end. I have to say though, u posting a poll on here of whether u should join or listen to your girlfriend makes me think that u dont have the heart to be a marine... if your in it just for the title of being a marine then stay the -blam!- out. if your in it for the benefits then join a different branch, u will get treated way better. Ultimately, the decision is yours. Part of the way of life of a marine, soldier, airman or sailor is making sacrifices, and your girlfriend may be one of them. Besides, wouldnt u rather have a woman by your side that will stand with u through anything, even the military way of life?

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  • Where's the third option? Tell her you won't join, bang her, then make her drive you to the recruiter's office in the morning.

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  • Flip a coin Or play some destiny

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  • Stay home and play Destiny, I mean someone has to talk about Destiny in this thread right?

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  • Listen to her, but the final decision is yours. Try to convince her in the best way you can, but don't force her to accept it, cause she probably won't. You should follow your dreams, sir.

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  • Find a girlfriend that's lifestyle fits urs.....,

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  • It's really your decision. Do what you want in your life, but she may leave which is get choice and okay

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  • If you wanna go to war to make America money that's your choice bro

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  • Your choice bro, we'll be at war with Russia, Iran and China within the next 10 years, something to think about.

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  • Enjoy dying for nothing.

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    • Before you read this, know that i support all my military familie and friends. I don't support war, and i don't support murder on either side. There is no point that can be made in life that can't be done without violence. The only point's proven through violence, are destruction, and death. It's not worth it, if you need a pole to see if you want to join, than your hearts not in it. Even the slightest bit of doubt that weighs heavy on you enough to come here and ask people you don't know is a clear depiction that you shouldn't go. How old are you exactly. The Marines are hard core trust me you don't come out the same no matter how hard you try, I've known 3 marine friends 1 of them is so -blam!-ed In the head after getting hit with shrapnel i can't talk to him anymore, he doesn't trust anyone. The other is angry with everyone all the time and a total nut after the things he has seen, and the last one, she is the only one who came back and did anything with her life, and now has a kid, but she still isn't the same. Join another branch, but trust me man, you don't know the Marines until your there, and it's not for the week, it's not for those who doubt, it's not for those who have even an ounce of fear, or you will wind up like the first two friends i mentioned. Shells of who they used to be.

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      • Opportunity cost. Pick the one you care more about, because you'll have to give up the other. I don't know much about the marines but sounds like that choice would impact your partner, so she has a right to say no as long as you're living with her.

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      • There will still be women around when you get out the military. Don't regret not doing something that means a lot to you.

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        • Don't let some half wit dictate who you are

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        • Join !!! Your regret it when you're older otherwise!

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        • Priorities man. Career goals > relationship goals Or Relationship goals > career goals Only you can decide that, it's different for everyone :)

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        • Ultimately it is your choice. Unfortunately this comes to an ultimatum

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        • Having served 8 years myself I really won't tell you what to do. Its your choice and I promise you - you have absolutely no idea what you're getting yourself in to if you join. I agree with others here that you're coming to the wrong place to ask this sort of advice. You need to have a one on one with yourself and people who's opinion matters to you. Really think about the reason(s) that make you want to join. Make sure they aren't childish (its cool, you play CoD and think that's what you'll do, you think there's little chance of dying). Then consider what you would like to do (MOS) and what you're willing to settle for since odds are, you won't get the job you really want. Just for kicks, why do you want to enlist? Why not become an officer? Lastly, why the Marines vs. other branches?

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        • Edited by Jinx Cole: 1/5/2015 7:51:16 AM
          Do

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        • Get an education first. Then consider that career path of that's what you truly want.

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        • Depends,how hot is she?

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          • Johnny Rico: I wanna join up. I think I got what it takes to be a Citizen. Jean Rasczak: Good for You! Go Find out Johnny Rico: Well... my Girlfriend is against it... and I know its my choice. I was wondering, What would you do if you were me? Jean Rasczak: Figuring things out for yourself is the only freedom anyone really has. Use that freedom. Make up your own mind, Guardian. Paraphrased from the movie Starship troopers.

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          • Look, let's put it this way. It includes some exposition, but here we go: I was born into a Military family, my father had already served 8 years when I was born, and he's now a Sergeant Major in the Army. He worked his way through the ranks, he's a Ranger, and he's done things for his country that were almost detrimental to his career. My parents are divorced. After a long time of an equal parts steady and hectic marriage, they divorced peacefully. But, they're still divorced. Your girlfriend doesn't want a hectic relationship, she's probably thinking long-term, which is great. Most military relationships break down, especially in the early years. Supporting a family on a private's payroll sucks, and that's what seems to be what she wants, is a family. A child lacking a parent is incredibly rough, no less than a wife losing her husband. She also cares about you, and she wants to be with you, and moving around the nation every couple of years, waiting for you to return after more than 6-month or longer deployments is incredibly stressful. Maybe she wants to have a family with you, maybe she wants to grow old with you. Maybe she just doesn't like the military. But you have to make sure it's what you absolutely want. You need to make sure that your relationship, if you can still afford to carry one, will stay with you the entire way, because it is not an easy road for your direct family. Additionally, 23 Veterans and 1 Active Duty Soldier dies every day. If this is truly what you want, 100%, and no looking back, it will always be your dream. Just know that your dream is conflicting with that of your significant other's, and that it is a hectic dream, and that you must consider more than your own when making a choice such as this. I will always support the military, I always have. But the lifestyle of a military family can be quite chaotic. Please keep that in mind.

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          • It depends on a lot of different things. The military is literally the most defining factor in my life, as I've grown up with a father in it. I will join. It comes down to you, it's your decision. Look at where you stand in life, talk to a recruiter, and see what the Corps can do for you, and what you can do for the Corps. Remember, they can pick and choose now. They want to know what you can bring to the table too.

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          • bleh millitary.

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