If you're in a military relationship, then you understand the struggle of not seeing your significant other for a decent amount of time. This time, we've only gone six months without each other, so since my boyfriend is coming home this weekend, I figured I would describe our relationship in GIFs.
First of all, I absolutely love "Gilmore Girls" and second of all, I am in military relationship. Now most people are probably wondering what "Gilmore Girls" has to do with military relationships and vice versa. "Gilmore Girls" is basically an accurate representation of how I wish my life could be and the Gilmore's reactions perfectly describe my military relationship.
1. Whenever I tell people about my relationship, this is the normal reaction.
No, I haven't lost my mind. I know the relationship can be difficult at times (well, basically all the time), but I am completely sane. I know I love this person and although we may not be able to be together all the time, our relationship is definitely worth the wait.
2. This tends to be my reaction when people tell me that I'm stupid for getting myself into this type of relationship.
I proceed to groan and roll my eyes. I know exactly what I've gotten myself into. I wouldn't be in this relationship if I didn't know how hard it'd be. I'm not going to throw away my relationship just because we're not together. Don't tell me how to live my life and I won't tell you how to live yours.
3. My friends probably realize that I look like this most of the time...the times when we are apart.
My head is down and I'm probably sad and all my friends can say is "What?" I'm just sad and lonely and although I'm not currently alone, I'm not sitting with my boyfriend so I continue to feel lonely. While I may look like this some of the time, I know that all of the waiting will be worth it in the end.
4. And then my boyfriend tells me how he'll only have about 10 days at home and he's trying to decide how to spend his time.
I have a job at my university all summer so I'll only be able to see my boyfriend for about four days of his leave and that's not even four full days. I always tell him that I can be flexible with my schedule and I won't get upset as long as everything goes the way it's planned! I know that most of the time, this doesn't happen. A lot can change over a short leave which is why flexibility needs to exist in a relationship like this one.
5. But the first kiss when we see each other is absolutely perfect.
The kiss is what we wait for - both of us. "The longer the wait, the sweeter the kiss." That's what I always tell myself when I wonder why I'm waiting hundreds of days to see my boyfriend. I know the kiss is all worth it and it's amazing to finally be able to kiss after months apart.
6. This is basically how I describe my relationship to everyone.
If a military relationship isn't for you, then it isn't for you. The Gilmore's describe it perfectly. It is a lifestyle. Your life completely changes in order to focus on your significant other who could be halfway around the world on an important mission. Military relationships aren't right for everyone, but I'm happy I'm with my boyfriend and I'm happy that this is my lifestyle.
