Im in love with someone leaving to the Marines, what do I do?

Ive tried to tell him how I feel. He knows my feelings for him but he hasn't done anything. In a text message he sent me a picture of flowers and said "Just for you." He calls me his "Beautiful." I have told him he is the one I will NEVER forget and he knows it's true. He has confessed his feelings for me and for a while we dated. However, neither he nor I were ready for a relationship and didn't want to be each others "rebounds." We are not Bf/Gf.

Now, due to the dramatic occurences in his life he has decided to leave to the Marines. He doesn't feel like he has any reason to stay in our home state and plans to stay where he will be located. I dont know what to do. I feel like we keep missing each other, like we aren't in the same place at the right time, and now he's leaving. Im afraid for good.



I only have 16 days until he leaves. Please, I really need advice.



He knows how I feel...



He's planning 4-8 years in the service.

Im in love with someone leaving to the Marines, what do I do?
For starters it seems that both of you had nothing serious going on and no strings whatsoever were attached except the manifested adoration on your part and his reserved exclamation of fondness (not love though). Therefore any relation does not exist and he'll be gone for 4-8 years which is a long, long time for you both to start and maintain a relation. Therefore wish him luck and go your own sparate ways with no remorse except warm memories. Good Luck for you both.
Reply:Hmmm, I believe that if someone really loves another person, he'll do all it takes to be with her. I can imagine that you really love him alot, but the question here is, does he feel for you as much? If he does then he wouldn't be doing this. Guys very often tell girls they're beautiful and compliment them, do nice things for them, but sometimes, this doesn't mean they're in love with u. My best advice for you is that as painful as it is, try to move on. But talk to him first and tell him that if he loved you he would never do this. And let him know that you're planning to move on, be firm and confident about this. No tears, no looking back. When he sees you like this, he may even soften up and change his mind. And if he doesn't, then you got your answer, that he's just not worth it. Cheer up girl! The sea is still wide and the fishes are many. I know this advice may seem pointless now but believe me when I say you'll learn to love again after this and you'll emerge stronger. =)
Reply:Be with that person while you still have a chance and forget having a relationship with him but keep in touch as a friend
Reply:He knows how YOU feel but do you know how HE feels? If he is running away then you may be out of luck. He needs to do what he needs to do, and sad to say he needs to be away from everything including you. I know it is easier said than done but try to be his friend. Write him letters, send him packages BUT don't put your life on hold, sometimes you have to set love free. Good luck to you hon and god bless.
Reply:This is not what you're wanting to hear but it is the truth. I am sorry to give you it. If this is real love, tell him, if, like you say, he does nothing about it, there is no more you can do. You MUST try to get on with your life! You cannot let this relationship stop you from living your life, if, when you partner gets back, you still love him then that is the time when you can settle down and spend the rest of your life togethere. Remember though, absense makes the heart grow stronger.