long job related separations

[pilot'sfiance]

For those who've had jobs that have taken you away from your spouse for long periods of time, for at least four months or more, what has your wife done to handle the long separation and what do they do to handle their fears and worries if your mission is dangerous? Any suggestions?

 

[WatchYourElbows]

Xanax and the Rabbit

 

[earhart]

Xanax and the Rabbit

I am a pilot and a woman. Whilst I cannot agree about the Xanax, the Rabbit is much better than a husband- and it says nothing.

 

[MissKittyKat]

Of, course there are numerous suggestions. First, determine your relationship is worth the work. Realize that when we grow up, we continue growing and that everyone has a responsibility. "Separation anxioity" (sp) can be dealt with and can be helpful.

The first thing is to map your priorities: what makes you comfortable? We all must work for a living, so maybe a phone is a priority. If you are separated from someone, make sure you have a phone or a way of contacting someone often. If you fly international on a regular basis, the phone is a great way of checking in, and saying "I'm here" I'm Ok"

This is a great start!

 

[Hawker rider]

Make really sure that your relationship is strong enough to handle it. Don't think it's just a little rough. It gets to be REALLY rough, especially on the person staying behind.

If one of you "blames" the other one for being gone for so long, even if the blame isn't spoken off out loud. It's going to end up in disaster sooner or later.

Not enough people think this through well enough and think it will be an adventure. It isn't!

 

[tracearabians]

I am a pilot and a woman. Whilst I cannot agree about the Xanax, the Rabbit is much better than a husband- and it says nothing.

What the hell is the rabbit ?

 

[s0ldier93]

LOLOLOL. . .

tracearabians-

It requires batteries. I know this only because my wife does "those" parties.

 

[BushwickBill]

move thread

This thread should be moved to the "pilots being replaced by UAVs"

LOL:nuts:

 

[CHQFA00]

What the hell is the rabbit ?

Please tell me your kidding me.....I'm assuming your not married or know too many females(JK) EVERY FEMALE know's about the rabbit

 

[Ineedabrew]

What the hell is a rabbit?

O.K, I have been married for 5 years and I do not know what a Rabbit is? Please help
Thanks

 

[AerroMatt]

O.K, I have been married for 5 years and I do not know what a Rabbit is? Please help
Thanks

Uh, is that the female equilivalent of Chokin' the Chicken, perhaps???

 

[toneal]

it has ears! /\_/\

 

[pilotyip]

The rabbit is the pregnancy test from the 50's. Used to see it is the Doris Day movies, where she announced the rabbit had died. I have spent probably many periods of over 4 - 9 months at a time away from home during my 40-year marriage. Most of it comes from my active military career. There is commitment to the marriage by both partners, that is the most important thing. You go about your life as though your partner has just gone down to the corner store for cigarettes. And back in the old days mail was the only way to communicate.

 

[FlyUnited]

Or, you run to the store and buy a "rabbit" and wait for him to come home.

 

[CHQFA00]

O.K, I have been married for 5 years and I do not know what a Rabbit is? Please help
Thanks

Ask your wife, she should know, or just google it..... V-day is coming up, there is a good gift idea for all wives that are married to pilots