miss_jaclynrae Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Only less than a month until the mister leaves. This weekend his parents came down to help us pack up the apartment and move everything. Our last night in our place is tonight, last night was our first night with no furniture and it was probably one of my most favorite nights. Tomorrow we head to his parents house until he leaves. I had a rough past week, I was pretty emotional, and he also experienced his little break down. When it comes down to it... I am excited yet saddened with him leaving. I am excited to focus on me for a bit, one big thing is going back on a health kick. I hope to drop down to 150 [that's 30 lbs from where I am now] over the next 10 months, and also get back into photography. I am going to miss him like crazy, but I fully believe you can always improve yourself, and with all the alone time I will be getting, it is a huge motivator for me to get more involved in school and volunteer work. BUSY BUSY BUSY. That is how I plan on getting through this next almost year. Anyways, I did have a question. His family LOVES me, so it came with no surprise when they brought up me going on a family trip with them this winter. I was so flattered that they invited me, but kinda nervous about spending time with them without him there. We are definitely in a serious relationship, but the idea makes me wonder how many others spend time with their SO's family when their SO isn't there. We aren't married, and the only time I did was when my ex husband was deployed, and even then, I was best friends with his sister before we got married.
Els Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 The family thing is a bit iffy. I don't see people do it until they are married, but that could be a cultural thing. Good luck with the LDR. The last bit of time that you have together prior to the distance, has always been bittersweet for me. I have pretty fond memories of that, actually. Yes, you're sad because one of you has to leave soon, but on the other hand, with the distance in sight, I think you may also find that you appreciate each other and every moment you spend together, more than you would otherwise. 1
amaysngrace Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 It's nice they offered for you to go on vacation with them. That means they enjoy your company. How close are you to them? Would it be awkward for you to go without him being there? I don't know if I'd go but it's really thoughtful of them to want to include you. That sounds healthy. 2
Author miss_jaclynrae Posted July 16, 2013 Author Posted July 16, 2013 The family thing is a bit iffy. I don't see people do it until they are married, but that could be a cultural thing. Good luck with the LDR. The last bit of time that you have together prior to the distance, has always been bittersweet for me. I have pretty fond memories of that, actually. Yes, you're sad because one of you has to leave soon, but on the other hand, with the distance in sight, I think you may also find that you appreciate each other and every moment you spend together, more than you would otherwise. It is definitely bittersweet. We really are just enjoying these days together. Luckily I'm done with summer school and he is no longer working, so no more stressors! Thank you btw. I'm ready to get this thing over and done with! It's nice they offered for you to go on vacation with them. That means they enjoy your company. How close are you to them? Would it be awkward for you to go without him being there? I don't know if I'd go but it's really thoughtful of them to want to include you. That sounds healthy. It really was sweet. I am close to them, but not to the point where I have spent time with just them. The main reason why they invited me was because of thier grandsons. My mans sister has 4 boys and I am "aunty jac" to them. Lol They adore me, and I honestly love them so much! My man and I are the cool aunt and uncle. I'm not sure about going, but at the same time, I am hoping an engagement happens at the end of this LDR... So I think it would mean a lot to my man if I went as well as their parents. Besides, I know it would be fun.
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