So there's a website out there called Dear Deployment: I hate you. Cute, right?
For your convenience (and amusement), I've "starred" my favorites; the very real questions I'm asked all of the time.
This is not directed at anyone, nor is it meant to offend. It's just the truth.
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Do you miss him? No. I love being alone. The silence is warming. I enjoy fixing everything that breaks and cuddling with my pillow.
My boyfriend is out of town on business, I know how you feel. Yes, I hear there is a huge mortar problem in Michigan.
Aren't you afraid he'll die? No, I had actually forgotten that that was a possibility, but thank you. Thank you for reminding me.
*I don't know how you manage, I couldn't do it. Thank God it's not you then.
At least he's not in Iraq/Afghanistan/Qatar. He's not!? Man, that changes everything.
Do you think he'll come home for Christmas/Birthday/Anniversary? I don't know yet, he just put in his leave request to the Taliban, we're still waiting for a response.
Loosely adapted from Heather Clouse
and www.deardeploymentihateyou.com.