Will Marine bootcamp BF be different?

He will still be in "training mode" especially if she meets him on base. He went through a long training process and it will take some time for him to relax.

Boot camp graduation is a very pivotal part of being in the military. He may be overwhelmed right now. He is proud of what he has accomplished with his buddies.

I understand that she was missing him and is excited to see him, but she should step back for a while and give him some space.

I know he is happy to see her, but if he doesn't show it right away, don't feel like he is not into it. He is into it. He just might not show it. If he is on base he will still have all the other Marines watching him and he will still be concerned about how he is presenting himself.

Tell your daughter that the best thing she can do is be supportive. It is HIS time right now. She needs to step out side of herself and let him be the center of attention. (I know that is hard for us women to do sometimes...we like to be given the attention...but right now she needs to put it aside)

When he comes home on leave then he will be more relaxed and start to unwind more. Just don't expect it all at once. Let him enjoy the time he is at home.

You might just be worring about nothing. Just be yourself and be proud of your Marine....I am sure he will be glad to see you all.

I graduated Navy boot camp in 1992. It can be overwealming when everyone surrounds you and wants your attention all at the same time...but I was happy to see everyone.

I am in the same boat, I leave in 6 days to see my boyfriend graduate from boot camp, I am scared to death. I know that she is having a hard time, but if she loves him, she is going to understand that this is about him and what he has done. It's not easy for him at all to be away from his family and friends and loved ones. She needs to be open to what is going to happen. I know it's a real unknown for her. however she is just going to see what happens, at least she doesn't have to meet his mom and the rest of his family for the first time on top of it all like I do.She needs to show her love and support for him. Tell her this, if he didn't' care, do you really think he would have written you at all? They don't have to and really don't even have that much time to write in the first place, that should let her know how special she is. I would say just go, and try your hardest to keep an open mind about what is going to happen. Like I was told, expect a little and if you get more, that's just like icing on the cake. I hope everything works out for them. I know from both sides how hard the last 3 months have been. Good Luck

The Marines dont brainwash people. They just train them to become more disciplined and handle stressful situations yada yada. He may carry himself a bit differently but he will still be the same guy deep down inside. They should spend as much time as possible because who knows when he will be able to go on leave again. I would be a bit concerned about her trying to distance herself from him.

I am a marine vet. when you are at bootcamp its better to keep your thoughts on training. its not only emotionally better but also safer as you participate in some hazerdous things. If he is still at base when you meet he may not show too much emotion. its not marine like. he probably will be different but away from the base he will show her how much he missed her. it will be ok. just give him a little space

if the Marine Corps. wanted you to have a wife or girlfriend they would issue you one. Marine Corps. comes first everything else comes second. shes gonna have to learn that.