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    #1

    May need advice from military LDRs here. Please

    Okay so My boyfriend is starting school. He doesnt have a cell phone right now and the only reason I have one is because of the money I had in the bank ( money my parents gave me )

    Anyway we will be stuck to limited phone calls and letters.

    Any tips, suggestions and advice on how we can stay close?

    Any ideas would be helpful.

    Edit: we will not have internet except when we can both make it to a near by library that has wifi. The school does not have internet.

    Please and thank you.
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    Hi! Neither me nor my SO are in the military, but I've been a dependent all my life, so I know my way around the military LDR.
    I don't know much about your situation, but if you or your SO live on base or nearby, there's usually a community center on base, which offers free wifi, at least in my experience.
    It's good that you two are able to talk on the phone, as limited as it may be. So make sure that you use that time wisely. Plan on when you two can get on the internet and the next phone call. This gives you something to look forward to, and it actually feels like you're going on a date sometimes. It's important to keep something to look forward to, even if it's just a phone call, or chatting online.
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      #3
      Care packages! The USPS has a flat rate shipping package especially for military. You can send each other things/letters etc. Plan wifi dates. If you set up a schedule it can help the times when you're apart.
      “But now, I know, how absence can be present, like a damaged nerve, like a dark bird.”

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        Hmm is he starting basic training? Because if that were the case there really isn't much way around that. They'll be in class most of the time learning about military history and such, then it's boot camp after that which is mainly PT. send care packages and letters to him. He may take a while to reply but at least he knows he's on your mind.

        Good luck!

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          Originally posted by DarkStarrx View Post
          Care packages! The USPS has a flat rate shipping package especially for military. You can send each other things/letters etc. Plan wifi dates. If you set up a schedule it can help the times when you're apart.
          what branch is he going in to?
          i've been in a military LDR for the whole time we've been together and ways to communicate has never really been an issue, because even when he's out on field ops or trainings we still have some sort of comm, he always finds a way too . many free txt apps works great and skype too!

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            While my guy was on deployment which is really limited forms of communication...we sent emails to each other because there is always a computer center somewhere or someone out there has one connected to a random satellite. I never asked questions on how he was sending emails, but the sparing emails I had with him was great, and the rare online chats kept us going.

            Otherwise like everyone else suggested care packages are an awesome way to remind him that he was on your mind. I think the postal service does a pretty good job of delivering to anywhere.

            Just don't get too upset if you can't talk to him daily...military does keep one busy and it's nest not to nag him on it. Things do get stressful and you have to cut him some slack at times. But when he sees you though he'll make sure to let you know that he appreciates all that you've done for him

            That's my experience....we shall see if I can reconcile with mine (ah ok that's another thread lol)

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