Is chat a good idea all the time as deployment communication?

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I have a really important question that I can't find the answer for anywhere. My boyfriend is currently deployed to Iraq and when he first got there, things weren't so stressful, but now, two months in, he's just around horrible things and is beyond exhausted. We went from chatting every day on aim, sometimes twice, to now I'm not so sure chatting every day is a good idea. If we just chatted say, twice a week and kept the rest to emails, would that be less stress on him and me? Would it prevent any possible arguing because we're both tired and distraught over this situation? Anyone else experience this or have helpful advice or opinions? It's mine and his first experience with deployment and I want to do it right for the next 8 months...
 
My boyfriend is about to get deployed for the first time also. I don't know how we will even keep in touch. I would say that if he's really stressed and can't get around to video chat because of time limitations then definitely email each other until things get better for him. Try to be more understanding of what he's going through and focus on the good things. Try not to argue over little things. The fact that he's deployed and away from the ones he loves is stressful enough and it takes a toll on ur personality and mood. Add to that the stresses of their daily activities/ duties. I wish u guys the best in the world and hope that everything works out. Good luck! : )
 
No, if you only talk twice a week, it wont be less stressful. Youll think about him all the time, is he okay, whats he doing, whats going on now, ect. Same with him.
 
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