Help me understand

[Jetboyblue]

Originally Posted by Amanda

I don't think it will take that long, but Jetboyblue is young and should do a little 'livin' and travelling on the bennies first!

well naturally haha : P

But I've always said I'd be happy to wake up tomorrow and be 35.

[Kristie]

don't try to get there too quick!! enjoy your younger years!

[Amanda]

Originally Posted by Jetboyblue

well naturally haha : P

But I've always said I'd be happy to wake up tomorrow and be 35.

Oh jeez don't say that!

Have you ever heard the saying "youth is wasted on the young"!?
I like the wisdom I have at 37 butI wish I could get a few years back! Enjoy your youth Jetboy!

[BAC]

This thread has been great and helpful to me as well...

The pie thing makes total sense, and I must admit I probably need to "adjust my pie slices"... but sometimes I'm not sure how and I get so caught up in my missing and spending the time when he is home with my boyfriend I loose focus. I'm hoping with his new schedule, (3 days off, 4 on, ect) I will be able to get into my own routine. I think a routine is essential for survival in this lifestyle. The most important person we need to focus on in our lives is ourselves.

I'm young too, and I am learning...

[newhorizon]

Wow, I can't believe I'm not the only one with those concerns about feeling 'left out' when it comes to a pilot's career demands. The pie slice is a great approach. If your DH/Bf/SO is in training or re-qual, I highly recommend you give him space - it's tough what they have to go through. But let him know you're there if he needs a break. Their WHOLE career is on the line. When he calls you, make him feel like he is appreciated and special. Nice idea about sending him treats at his hotel. They really do need all the support they can get from you. But who is going to give you the support you need - that's why a great support network, like JetGirls is really helpful.

[OzAviationChick]

I'm loving the pie analogy!

I'm new to this site and have been quiet but definitely enjoying and definitely getting a lot out of reading everyones posts (hard to get on internet to check it - even though I'm in IT!).

My pilot I *think* is just about to get the "dream job" that he has been working towards forever and so I guess thats when the really hard training starts. We have been through a lot, he was living in a remote part of Aus and I only saw him every 3 months, then he moved to about a 5 hour drive away from me which was definitely better, but still a bit hard. He was there for 3.5 years and has just come back home so I am getting used to him being around (but trying not to get too used to it!!).

I can definitely understand the emotions you are feeling JetBoy and I wish you all the best as it is soooo difficult because we are all sooo torn between wanting what we need from the relationship at the same time as giving our partners what they need.

I have to say, I am terribly nervous about this *possible* new job as it will be international and i have absolutely NO IDEA how I am going to handle that - but it is nice to have this site and others who will understand when the time comes for me to have a good vent.... I already feel left out as well and he hasn't even got the position!!!!

Muh....