[AlwaysSAI]

I am in no way a great guru of relationships, but I'll share what I think.

I also wouldn't follow a guy around the country without an engagement--I don't think it's too much to ask. And, you have been together long enough to know if that's where it's going.

I have a friend who joined the marines right out of high school. She was very timid, had low self esteem and wouldn't defend herself. She came out of boot camp self assured, out spoken, and amazingly confident.

There are always stories, though, where the military doesn't change people for the best. My father would be one that ended his stint in the military negatively. And, my step dad still to this day won't speak a word of what he went through in the Vietnam war.