This sure was an interesting read, thanks for that.
However, I can't be too optimistic about the long distance relationship thing.
In my opinion these things never work out in the end. Sure it seems like you can pull it off, and of course you want to desperately, because it's strange and special and has unleashed feelings in you that you thought (or hoped) you never could have, emotions that make you feel alive (yes, pain tends to do that as well). But chances are, a few months down the road, you'll grow numb, and your love will lose its edge. I'm not being cynical, just realistic. Life just works that way, but you probably know that already. Besides, she's going to Iraq, a goddamn warzone. People tend to change after spending time in a fucking warzone. Even if she feels something for you right now, you can bet your ass that she'll have a somewhat altered outlook on life and you after a tour in Iraq.
By all means, tell her what you feel, write to her once she's gone, but remain realistic in your hopes. Sometimes life just plainly sucks and there's nothing you can do about it.
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