Bandit_Driver
Gold Member
Well as some of you know i despiratley want to become an airline pilot. This weekend although i was in my cousins wedding. Having fun at the reception last night. Everyone drinking, (Getting a little drunk). And talking with a bunch of chicks with my cousins. Then today we had the gift opening. just a few hours ago we were all talking in the backyard about the honeymoon.
Anyways im just thinking to myself. When i whant to get married, I whant to be able to see my wife. You know? Well enough of that stuff to my question. As a pilot do relationships work out as well? Or do they turn out the same? Or worse where you end up getting a devorce? Let me know from your expirences or what you think! thanks!!
Being a pilot and in a marriage can be touch at times but they do not all end in divorce. My wife and I have been married for 6 years tomorrow. I have been a pilot since we met so that helps. I was very open with her about my career and the time away and other sacrifices that are involved with it. She is very independent and understanding which helps a lot when I am on the road for 15-18 days. It is also hard on the kids too because you are a part time parent and you need to make the most of your time off. All I can say is be up front with your partner about your career and all its ups and downs (no pun intended) and introduce them to Jetgirls. It is a great support group for the wives of pilots.
Good Luck.