thelittlethings Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 Ok so i just got back from iraq, i haven't been back for more than a month and I have already met an amazeing women. I mean she is all that I look for in a lady, we have gone out, had good times even slept in the same bed, (to soon for sex), now when I am around her I actually feel at ease and am able to let down my guard where as any other time I am so high strung from being where I was at war. Also when I lay next to her i actually get sleep, no nightmares, no restlessness, I am totally comfi with her, but my problem is like I said I just came and I came home to nothing, my mom passed away a year ago while I was away and my friends are either, in jail, on drugs or even still overseas, so I came back to haveing no place to live or anything like that so I am staying at a shelter until sept. 1 when I then get to move in to the appartment i just signed a lease for, now my question is How do I or do I even tell her that I am homeless, I don't want to scare her away and I am so afraid of what she will think. I really feel something for this girl. Help me Please....
norajane Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 Aw, that sounds really rough. What's with the military anyway? You serve, and then they just dump you out on the street when you're done? Don't they have temp housing or something until you can get on your feet? Anyway. She sounds like a great girl, and probably won't hold it against you that you've come home to nothing after being in Iraq. I'd suggest that you ease into it slowly. I'm sure while you're talking with her, you can begin telling her what you've gone through since getting out...about how challenging it is for military guys to make the transition after serving, and how you've been dealing with your challenges. Be open and honest with her, but in a positive way, as in - here's what's been happening and here's how I've been addressing it. Then you can tell her about your new place. "The military doesn't really help you transition, but I'm excited that I signed a lease on an apartment. What a relief to be able to leave the place I've been staying temporarily. I can't wait to show you my new place! " Sep. 1st isn't so far away...
britchick Posted August 19, 2006 Posted August 19, 2006 I'm sure she will understand completely, you haven't done anything wrong. I can't believe you have been left in this position, that's terrible. Good luck with your new apartment and your new relationship, I hope it all goes well for you.
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