I've been married for 6 years now. Our beginnig wasn't the the best, nor that common, but through the thick and thin we've made it so far.

Here is my issue. My husband is away on a contract job. He will be back after 6 months, and go back to complete a year contract.

The first couple of weeks after he left I was a mess. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> I would cry at night, day or whenever I thought of him. After that I was fine and loving life.

He calls every day, even twice a day. I've become so used to that, that when I don't hear from him I get depressed. After I speak to him I'm fine.

I do miss him, but I'm ok with him not being here. I go on with life. I do love him with all my heart, but it worries me that I react like this when I don't hear from him. Is this normal? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I think that what you are going through is normal, especially if up until this point you have been together for the 6 years of your marraige. Do you have a hobby that you can do in times like you mentioned that might help to take your mind off of it?

I think it is normal. We get use to routines. You will be fine.

Thank you!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> We were apart for a few months into our first year of marriage, but after that we've been together.

I'm back working out 6 days a week. That is helping a lot. I get a bit emotional during a certain time of the month. (<img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />can I say that here) I was told about St. John's Wort and after taking it I'm feeling much better.

I'm so used to not depending emotionally on him, that this was a bit confusing for me.

You are working out six days a week I am impressed!!

LOL!! I guess I take my frustration out in the gym, and I'm not as grumpy <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I used to do this before, but then I got a bit lazy. I want to look nicer when he gets back.