He is stressed an over seas with the Army how can I help him out?

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My boyfriend is in Iraq with the Army. We chat online everyday an he calls me about a couple times a week or when he can. He has been/is really stressed out about some things going on over there. Any ideas on how to help him un-stress? What can I do for him? I've been writing him letters a couple times a week an I try to encourage him when we chat on IM....any other ideas though? What can I say? I just feel so bad that I can't do anything to help him out....*sigh* any ideas from other who have been in this kinda situation? He won't be home for another 6 months probably...
 
Don't ask him about stuff that is going on over there. Talk about that stuff only if he brings it up. And if he DOES bring it up just listen, because the only person that can offer advice in that situation is one that knows what it is like. Tell him news of friends and family because one of the worst things about returning from a deployment is the dramatic change in everyone that has taken place (my husband has missed weddings, funerals, new babies, all kinds of family events). Send him funny cards and pictures. Send random things that he can share with his friends there. My cousin once told me that sometimes it's like a contest between the soldiers as to who gets the coolest stuff in the mail. Send fun, unexpected stuff. Send racy pictures of yourself. Anything fun and random is a distraction. Put some whiskey in a listerine bottle and send it. Him and his buddies there will appreciate that! But mostly be a good listener.
 
Well i think when he calls you flirt with him alot and tell him all the good things that are going on around home. It is normal for men to feel stressed out. Just entertain him and stuff. Keep him up to date with family matters also.
 
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