Foreign legion - marriage

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orionas4

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Hi,
I am 35 yld and I am thinking of joining the legion. The main problem i have to deal with is that I am married and i don't want to break my marriage. Can anyone advise me how i could handle this matter? For example can I stay outside the unit for the night so i could see my wife?

Thanks in advance
 
Technically even if you are married when you join you are single!!!!
So that means you must get your CO's permission to rectify your situation and marry. Usually they don't like newbees applying for this though!!! If you join, at your age you must be really fit or bringing alot of military experience with you!!!!
Secondly pick your joining time wisly to increase your chances of selection

Lastly get yourself to one of the mainland based regiments and not 2rep!! It is easier to live in for your wife and she can rent the apartment in her name, as you are not allowed, untill you rectify your situation!!!

Finally even though you are married you must seek you CO'S permission to marry again/recognise your marriage.

Its complicated I know but you'll figure it out eventually!!
 
orionas4 said:
Hi,
I am 35 yld and I am thinking of joining the legion. The main problem i have to deal with is that I am married and i don't want to break my marriage. Can anyone advise me how i could handle this matter? For example can I stay outside the unit for the night so i could see my wife?

Thanks in advance
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Legion and marriage don't go together !

If you join the legion you will spend at least 1 month in Aubagne "Where I liveé Just doing basic medical test and other fun stuff. If accepted you will go off to Castelnaudary for 4 months "Where if lucky you light get one or two nights leave of a few hours on town so you will be able to call her"

After this 5 months you will be sent to your regiment where you being the new guy will get guard duty etc quite alot :(

If she does not speak French how is she going to get a job pay rent etc..

Think about it hard mate the legion is not an easy life, I spent 10 years there ;)

Cpl K...
 
The biggest question is whether both of you are prepared for the reality of Legion life, not just the paperwork. During training and the first part of your assignment, your freedom is very limited, so expecting to spend nights with your wife regularly probably isn't realistic. The replies above give a good picture of that.

If your marriage is important to you, it may be worth having a very honest conversation together before signing up. A long period apart, limited communication, and frequent duties can put even strong relationships under pressure.

If, after thinking it through, you ever need guidance on rebuilding your personal life or planning your future as a couple, you can learn more through Princess Date Matchmaking. They focus on serious, long-term relationships and international couples, so some of their relationship advice may be useful beyond dating itself.

Whatever you decide, make sure your wife fully understands what the next few years could look like. Going in with realistic expectations will give your marriage the best chance of surviving the experience.
 
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