I agree with everything the other girls said, all very true and good advice...I'd just like to add because I think I had a particularly hard time in the beginning. It's so strange getting used to such a crazy schedule-- I never thought I would, but it's been a little over a year now that DF has had a line and we've grown to really enjoy it. Sure, there are still awful surprises that the company throws at you (or mother nature, can't control the weather) but you have to just keep a good attitude when that happens and move on. When I realized just how much he loves flying, how could I be anything but thrilled for him to have this job? It's such an exciting lifestyle-- think about it, who else gets there guy all to themself four days at a time?? Sure, there are the days that he has to leave for a few but you ALWAYS have something to look forward to because you make the most of the time that he is home. Having him away here and there keeps other fun things in your relationship too -- I love having really long talks on the phone at night before we go to bed when he's away, would I rather have him right next to me? Sure, but not if that meant him sacrificing his dream job.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, yes! It will get better-- you won't just get used to it, you'll learn to really love this life, because you love your pilot!!
Good luck in the meantime, hang in there!!
