SeaWives | Site-Wide Activity http://www.seawives.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:06:30 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.6.1.1 en-GB 30 hourly 2 c3caf7ddb5ca1e99a98f9cfad26225e1 Joanne Hammond replied to the topic New Relationship. in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-relationship/#post-1932 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:29:24 +0000 Hi ladies, hows it going? sorry not been in touch sooner but been moving and with limited internet, having to use local bar wifi – oh what a shame! Sounds like you are both doing brilliantly. there is no standard advice as it is different for everybody. Sometimes its lonely, sometimes its lovely to have some freedom but just stay strong.…[Read more]

]]> c9521540fca60c998c33e91ee8d57e4b Flower94 changed their profile picture http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/1068/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:35:50 +0000 0 828be375baba54f8a7519db09a08d142 Flower94 replied to the topic New Relationship. in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-relationship/#post-1927 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:56:55 +0000 Hi everyone, hope everyone is okay.
I’m new to the group and I’m Not to sure on how it all works. But here goes, I’ve been with my boyfriend now for about 2 1/2 years we have know each other for years. He left his normal office job to follow his dream in becoming a officer, he is currently studying at nautical collage. He has done his first trip…[Read more]

]]> b0265221636b5cd0fc21dd455e28e2eb Joanne Hammond and nmer_88 are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/1048/ Thu, 18 May 2017 15:35:18 +0000 0 b11fdae2aedd6024a0aa4e87e8805db0 sophgreen1 changed their profile picture http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/1032/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:38:50 +0000 0 2a8b3fc5da042e5a69c710910de741fb sophgreen1 changed their profile picture http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/1031/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:37:17 +0000 0 22dba1514179845967a2d0ef4968c605 nmer_88 replied to the topic Our Advertisers and Sponsors - see if they can help you! in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/our-advertisers-and-sponsors-see-if-they-can-help-you/#post-1782 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:51:01 +0000 Hi All,

I am new to the Forum but I just wanted to add that I am a Mortgage Consultant and am more than happy to give free and independent advice in relation to mortgages, buying and selling homes and any protection you feel you many need including life cover, Income Protection, Critical Illness and buildings/contents advice, more than happy to…[Read more]

]]> 189f2817e8f53ad638fa0afb151fd02d nmer_88 started the topic New Relationship. in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-relationship/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:46:23 +0000 Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is ok.

My Partner and I got together in January, we knew he was going away at the end of February for 6 months and we both decided to see how it goes and not put too much pressure on each other whilst he was away.

He has been away for 2 weeks now and I am really starting to feel the pressure. Not only because it…[Read more]

]]> 2801ac32834615b147c6060885c8f2ae nmer_88 replied to the topic First timers in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/first-timers/#post-1780 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:15:54 +0000 Hi,

Not sure if I should post here or start a new thread.

I haven’t been with my partner for very long, only just over a month. I knew he was going away when we first met and tried to prepare myself as much as possible.

Even though he has been away for 2 weeks his ship hasn’t yet left the dock (he is abroad but do not want to say where for…[Read more]

]]> f90c4b569c6f379b5c27a193d9a8d1e1 Joanne Hammond replied to the topic First timers in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/first-timers/#post-1772 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:03:40 +0000 Hi nice to hear from you. Although i have been living with a seafarer now for many years it is not always what he did and we lived a pretty normal life together until he decided to go off and start working at sea and then studying. It is tough (i won’t sugar coat it) but you have really goof foundation having been together for so long before and…[Read more]

]]> 3a10a39f12708056d1565c0c083499f6 Kayroberts2195 started the topic First timers in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/first-timers/ Mon, 30 Jan 2017 22:12:04 +0000 Hi, I would just like some advice and reassurance. I have been with my boyfriend for nearly 5 and half years and in september he got a scholarship to train as an marine engineer, in a month he leaves until july for his cadet training out at sea. He has been training and living at college since september so i am already used to seeing him 1 day at…[Read more]

]]> 840155237e3ef37a758d47ff15e99313 Olivia1996 and Mel1981 are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/554/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:34:44 +0000 0 cd6d5211d46b261cc8f0db6d3832cbee Olivia1996 posted an update: @mel1981 @Pickering85 Hi, just wondering if you have any […] http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/553/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 13:15:54 +0000 @mel1981 @Pickering85 Hi, just wondering if you have any advice for me. Found this page after looking for someone in the same position. Me and my boyfriend are 20 and hes going away in 2 weeks for 4 months, and I’m really struggling to deal with it. Thank you

]]> 397 df89af535954e3decba4541ae944c9ec Pickering85 and Mel1981 are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/517/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 09:28:26 +0000 3 415c29e8b59db78f42f7f9f99ef81c80 Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Do you find you have an argument before they leave? in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/do-you-find-you-have-an-argument-before-they-leave/#post-1653 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 12:32:47 +0000 Hi Gemma, you’re not alone. We always spend the last 7 days having stupid arguments. I tell myself every time that I’m being stupid and I’m picking arguments for the sake of it – probably because i feel like he is abandoning me again (stupid and irrational but i can’t help it)

I do try to make sure that no matter what we dont part on an…[Read more]

]]> 7bd05b1022aba81f87875389c8e89bb8 Gka83 started the topic Do you find you have an argument before they leave? in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/do-you-find-you-have-an-argument-before-they-leave/ Wed, 18 May 2016 04:30:35 +0000 Do many of you argue before your partners leave and then feel guilty because he’s left with unfinished business and anger? That seems to happen to me every time and I can’t help it, I become this mardy and grumpy thing the night before he’s due to leave and we end up falling out and going to bed angry. I think it’s just how I deal with him…[Read more]

]]> f0bb37b524595977a3837c194b89cc9f Gka83 replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/3/#post-1618 Wed, 18 May 2016 04:12:57 +0000 Hi Catherine. My partner works in deep sea for maersk, he’s been a seaman for 6-7 years now and we are getting married this year (subject yo him getting home!). It’s getting easier the whole routine thing. I live in Sheffield but often come to Leicester for work related meetings, in fact I’m there next tues if you fancy a coffee? Gem x

]]> 42d07a6bfbfb34c2caed4915aeca5e8b Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Moving , hints , tips and moral support in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/moving-hints-tips-and-moral-support/#post-1610 Tue, 10 May 2016 10:58:21 +0000 So- we have finally completed on the sale of our house and are now officially homeless!!! in actual fact we are living between my mum and the in-laws which is working ok at the moment but only 2 weeks in.

Big decisions made and we are moving to france in August. We have rented a house for 9 months and as hubby can fly to work from anywhere and…[Read more]

]]> 3345d4c7243bfb8fdb018d64b01917b3 mccormacklc changed their profile picture http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/468/ Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:51:08 +0000 0 1210e684b258d656c4bfe8257644c497 Becks started the topic Shared parental leave in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/shared-parental-leave/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:19:57 +0000 Hi, I’ve hit a brick wall trying to find out about seafarers entitlement to annual leave whilst on shared parental leave. The lovely folk at Sail advice line and ACAS have recommended seeking legal advice. Just wondered if anyone has any recommendations for legal advice or experience on taking shared parental leave? Thanks x

]]> 476663474f9dc85336efb4bb59854e27 Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1531 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:04:06 +0000 Hi Catherine, how’s it all going with him being home? x

]]> 4083f640ddaf6a8299bb5c8401b590fc Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1529 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:44:21 +0000 Its Friday – not long now. Hope you have a fab weekend x

]]> d5d10740e11933c100302097be68cd52 Louise replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1528 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:46:07 +0000 Keep Smiling the wait at the weekend will be worth it xx

]]> 6e96d7fa82ecc2f356a405cf66b2b812 CatherineH replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1527 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:02:27 +0000 So I have yet to see my other half because he is at his mums- 2hours away from me!

It is already proving complicated trying to arrange him coming along with me being at work! So far not feeling so great and the tears have started ( only my mum knows I’ve cried)

I know the transition wasn’t going to be easy but I’m so grumpy! Probably because I…[Read more]

]]> c4ab41b9b1119fe04cdeb66d0eac87ec Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1526 Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:31:28 +0000 Perfectly normal lovely! I have a coming home routine which includes cleaning the house from top to bottom, doing a big food and beer shop, waxing and trying to get myself to look nice and then usually something happens he arrives home late after the kids have trashed the house and i am in a heap on sofa in my pjs exhausted. nothing ever goes to…[Read more]

]]> e78eda20d53b22d147c9489d78949419 CatherineH replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1525 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:33:14 +0000 Ladies!!

It is 4 days until my other half is home and i have had a sudden urge of panic/ freak out moment over him coming home! I’m not sure why as i have been waiting for months for him to come home!

I think because he was been gone for 6 months that I’m worried we won’t click back to normal/ what is he wants to call it time… aahhhhhh :(

]]> 13b964aa44944300b9912f15df3a4ec9 Joanne Hammond replied to the topic New Year, New Goals in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-year-new-goals/#post-1514 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:40:38 +0000 Thanks guys, although it feels slightly mad now! Training going ok but injured my bad foot so sensibly I rested. Unfortunately the temptation of wine and yummy treats took over so now got to get seriously back on it.
I have never been one to deny myself anything. So although i will run the marathon and I will complete it I am certainly going to…[Read more]

]]> a2e1f1a87ebbc898f2bc3969fbdd2322 Sam replied to the topic New Year, New Goals in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-year-new-goals/#post-1513 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:11:05 +0000 I started the year fully intending to exercise at least three times a week – I think I’ve managed three times in total so far..? My husband’s been home since just before Christmas though and I find it difficult to get into any kind of routine when he’s home. That’s my excuse anyway.

How’s the marathon training going? My friend’s very in to her…[Read more]

]]> b3d36dedb9d79668402e7165b818be70 Louise and evewilliams77 are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/409/ Sat, 30 Jan 2016 17:36:35 +0000 0 ca3ab2e3fae1f8a35888581c0d9ecf10 seadog replied to the topic New Year, New Goals in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-year-new-goals/#post-1494 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:47:16 +0000 Congrats on deciding to run the marathon Joanne! Fantastic that you have 2 half marathons already under your belt because that means you can definitely do it. They say it’s a race of 2 halves – the first 20 miles and the last 6!

I’m not very good at setting new year goals at it feels like too much pressure but I do like a good list with what we…[Read more]

]]> 95b266b968de10e437ccd40baca1e373 seadog changed their profile picture http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/407/ Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:36:21 +0000 0 cd5ba4c305322bc9b40006df82cae2d9 Louise and seadog are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/406/ Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:33:31 +0000 0 abecf91eaae8be585de7a5cf06785109 Louise and Cappiah are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/405/ Fri, 29 Jan 2016 08:35:05 +0000 0 3a04357373d0ca130869fae0edeef9ff Louise and Sonbar are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/404/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:51:36 +0000 0 e4e0a78b06e0f9c657b31027fe1ec99a Louise and monicavetting are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/403/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:01:12 +0000 0 2365645a101711ec290186983326bdec Louise and charlotte are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/401/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:04:47 +0000 0 8f4061349d205389867e1312e0bd70ea Louise and Tylerh are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/399/ Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:58:32 +0000 0 881684a73c4df84b252d5a29fa11baae Louise replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1492 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:47:12 +0000 Catherine, this is absolutely the norm for me and I know Jo won’t mind me saying her too!! We were only discussing this yesterday, the house must be spick and span ( plus all our own grooming that we may have neglected slightly whilst he was away ;-) ).

Sometimes I do wonder why I am turning our well lived in home to a show house for his home…[Read more]

]]> 5a98f37c10d180077a362386a15c35d6 CatherineH replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1491 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:27:20 +0000 Hi Ladies,

Hope you are all well?! So i have a strange question but does anyone else feel the need to go on a mega cleaning spree/ i need to look good in 3 weeks because my other half is coming home and i haven’t seen him for 6 months?!

I don’t know if this is normal but i am getting way to excited that it’s 3 weeks!!

Anyone else the same?

]]> 6bedc8dccfd52d25df65f8fefa2db958 Joanne Hammond replied to the topic New Year, New Goals in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-year-new-goals/#post-1464 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:13:01 +0000 So, come on everybody share with us what goals you have set yourselves for this year. Think it would be great to be able to support each other in trying to achieve them and congratulate each other when we have done well. Let me know what you have all been up and how its going x

]]> 4538bf7a015b177c4e382190e823529a Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Our Advertisers and Sponsors - see if they can help you! in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/our-advertisers-and-sponsors-see-if-they-can-help-you/#post-1463 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 10:20:09 +0000 Take a look at the article by Forces Financial. They specialise in offering financial advice and services to those in the Armed Forces but are happy to deal with Seafarers – just make sure you quote seawives as the referral!!!! they understand the dangers of the job and the lifestyle and therefore are able to offer packages suitable to a…[Read more]

]]> b7c183bb4f71053e91d6cbedbeefe56a Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Feel anxious in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/feel-anxious/page/2/#post-1462 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 10:17:07 +0000 That is wonderful news Kayagh – congratulations! Enjoy every second and please keep us posted. So pleased for you both and what a wonderful start to the New Year.

]]> c5f1c3a816a41b959810155ee9248df3 Louise replied to the topic Feel anxious in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/feel-anxious/page/2/#post-1449 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 09:19:49 +0000 Wow , massive congratulations Kayagh!! enjoy every second xx

]]> 031f0ac74879919b8b695aba702e2005 Kayagh replied to the topic Feel anxious in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/feel-anxious/page/2/#post-1448 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:08:03 +0000 It’s been a hectic 11 days but the twins made a dramatic entrance via induction on the 29.12.15 we have Kayleigh Olivia born 4.22am weighing 5.14 and Matthew James born 4.35 weighing 5.13. Kayleigh spent her first night in special care as she has been diagnosed with hemolytic disease of the newborn due to being affected by red cell antibodies…[Read more]

]]> 476aa099bec285435afdb158fe25ad51 Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Feel anxious in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/feel-anxious/page/2/#post-1447 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:11:58 +0000 Hi Kayagh – any news?

]]> d64df437beb7a7d6d399d6b02614f63b Joanne Hammond started the topic New Year, New Goals in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/new-year-new-goals/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:25:32 +0000 Happy new year everybody. i really hope you all managed to enjoy it even if your loved ones were away. My hubby went back yesterday after a lovely 2 weeks at home and although really sad holiday time is over I am kind of looking forward to normality and routine again.
Every year I set myself goals sometimes really small sometimes rather extreme.…[Read more]

]]> 3c3989f7d076e0256b4105d1b98b004a Joanne Hammond replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1445 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 18:04:06 +0000 Glad you have spoken to him and sorted things out! its always good to have something to look forward to so a holiday is a great idea. x

]]> 3711e1825987c98fd7314baf4924624a LandFairy replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1438 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 16:18:27 +0000 Hi Catherine,

So glad to hear from you – I had been wondering how you were getting on. What great news! I’ve found that there’s no good time for ‘those’ conversations, but that you both came out of it feeling like you wanted to carry on is the best outcome.

Merry Christmas to you and everyone!

Landfairy xx

]]> 485e215ec6c48c6d48042b80671c2fd7 CatherineH replied to the topic Advice for a Mariners girlfriend in the forum Seawives http://www.seawives.com/groups/seawives/forum/topic/advice-for-a-mariners-girlfriend/page/2/#post-1437 Fri, 25 Dec 2015 21:17:54 +0000 Thank you landfairy, I appreciate all of your advice and after a long conversation today via satellite phone down to the Antartic, we have finally sorted everything out! Although it’s Christmas Day and some might think it’s wrong to talk things through today it had to be done. Fingers crossed things will improve and I am looking forward to him…[Read more]

]]> 3cfbfb4e80fef5547fe0aff8c0b280d7 CatherineH and LandFairy are now friends http://www.seawives.com/activity/p/380/ Sun, 20 Dec 2015 22:09:19 +0000 0