How do you adjust to the marine lifestyle?

I have been dating a marine for more than a year, and I'm pretty sure that he and I will get married. Here is the thing though, how do you adjust to this lifestyle? For the women who are married to marines, how do you both get through it when he is away?How do you adjust to the marine lifestyle?im a marine, and i just have one piece of advice... stay by his side through it all!!! a lot of it will be very hard, but just understand he will go through some very difficult times, and it does cause family problems, but having a very supportive wife or gf is the best thing a marine can have. im not saying you wont be, im just throwin it out there.



good luck, im sure you will be fine



Semper FiHow do you adjust to the marine lifestyle?Electroshock therapy might help. Still, its better then hitting your head with a hammer 50 times to adjust to Army life. Should have dated an Airman :). Really, the military's mission is unique and requires a unique lifestyle that is often quite different from the civilian world. You will find children that are better behaved, people thinking as much about others as themselves, a great deal more honesty in their dealings, and a can-do attitude so yes, the change can be difficult at first but it does grow on you. Just give it time and don't be afraid of positive change.How do you adjust to the marine lifestyle?Keep busy. Stay focused and dont lose sight of what your in for. Music gets me through as well as school, work, gym and a toddler :) - Helps to get to know other women in this position also. It was really hard to be without him for a few months because he had no phone calls - he's leaving for another month-10 months pretty soon - the first month is probably going to be hard readjusting again without him but after that he can finally have some down time to call.How do you adjust to the marine lifestyle?Well, not a marine wife, not even from the States, but I am a Defence wife from Australia! You don't really adjust to it, you just keep doing what you do, and you discover you are in it! lol. When he is away, its as many phone calls as you can get, letters every day, send newspapers, things like that. Just keep doing what you normally do, and write lots!How do you adjust to the marine lifestyle?Make friends with other military families, workout stay in shape, have a healthy lifestyle and relationship..Be positve and suportive.How do you adjust to the marine lifestyle?keep yourself busy and keep upbeat. its always tough