Proud because:
I accomplished my goal.
What I do makes a difference.
Confident because:
I've mastered many skills
I know I've sharpened my natural talents, and tested my limits.
Happy because
I get to do lots of fun boy toy stuff.
I have buddies, I get lots of male bonding time. I'm part of a team.
Focused because:
I have direction
I have structure
I have purpose
As a married SEAL I would be all of the above and
Happy because:
I was lucky to find this fabulous woman to share my life.
Worried:
Because I don't always know how things are going at home. I worry now , for her sake about something happening to me .
Conflicted because:
I now have 2 significant priorities which may not always be in sync. There are times my marriage has to take second place out of necessity,even when I want it to be first.
Now as a SEAL wife I would feel
Proud because:
He accomplished his goal.
What he does makes a difference
Left out because:
He gets to do lots of fun stuff without me.
He's part of a team, and I'm excluded
There is a portion of his life I don't get to share.
Conflicted because:
I can't always come first and there are times I resent that.
I know how petty that seems yet it's my life.
Strong:
I've had to be independent and know I can take care of myself.
Happy because:
He's a great guy and tries to make up for the times he can't put me first.
Now add kids, and you're adding another layer
So what is it like to be a child of a Navy SEAL?