[USMC-SGT]

Im going on 6 months now for the second time with multiple 2+ month seperations. It certainly does suck but communication is key. It will not be an issue if you are in the states still and merely training or working. Call your your sig other every day even if it is just to say hi and I love you. Text them, email them. Whatever you have to do to make the seperation not seem like physical seperation. Your bodies will be seperate but not your minds etc...meaning the communication and bonding can be all there minus the physical.

It will make you stronger in the long run for sure, and if it doesnt and it happens to be the end of you, just remember it wasnt the seperation that put the nail in the coffin, although it could have been a factor, it was NOT the reason for your demise.

If you have any questions on tips or tricks to help make it not such a crappy situation let me know, I like to think i am an expert in this subject matter.