Dangerous Jobs?

My boyfriend spent the better part of the past couple years trying to get a job with the police, and I was really proud of him when he finally made it onto the force as an officer, about six months ago. His shifts don't give us much time to spend together, but the solid paycheck is nice, and I know things will get better with time. I'm just happy that he's doing something he loves, and his job is secure.
I never really thought much about the dangers of it until today, when he came home with an injury. It wasn't overly serious, but although he tried to play it off as being fine, I could tell he was in a decent amount of pain. I know he'll be fine with a little R&R, but what if next time he's not okay? It never really hit me until now that the next time he goes out there, he might not come back.

Does anybody else's boyfriend/husband/SO have a job that could be dangerous? From what I've seen, there are a lot of military wives on here. How do you deal with that? I'm probably overreacting, and I'm sure he will be fine, but it's just something that's on my mind.

Love, prayer, and talking to other military wives. That's the only way I get through it. Glad he's ok though.

Basically all you can do is stand by them and let them know you support them in everything you do. I think it makes our relationship stronger because we dont take a minute together for granted because you never know when you'll get the call saying he's up for another deployment or he's on the flight first thing in the morning. My friend got a 48 hour notice that her husband was being deployed and many get even less then that ifany notice at all. It scares the hell out of me everytime he leaves but thats what love is. Its scary but TOTALLY worth it.

my fiance wanted to be a police officer but it didnt turn out well.he now works with my dad on a scallop boat in the middle of the ocean!im always thinking bad things like the movie "perfect storm".there job is very dangerous n i hate the thought that if anything happens i lose both my dad n fiance 

My husband has been a police officer for the last 10 years. I will tell you it never gets easier but you learn to live with it and thank god daily for the happiness it brings to him. You do learn to appreciate the day shift and the low crime rate in the city he serves. Hope this helps. Remember thier is risk in every job and never forget all the people/kidshe is keeping safe.
Good Luck!

Like another said, talking to other wives of police officers, military members helps A TON. Prayer helps also! That and never watching the news...lol. But seriously, I learned quick that you cant spend your time worrying about him, or you'll either make yourself sick, or you wont be able to enjoy your life. Its something that you cant worry about like that. You know what I mean?

So when my husband isn't deployed to war, he's an MP (military police) back in the states. The worrying never stops. You just gotta try not to drown yourself in it because it will make you go crazy. Say a little prayer each night for his safety, and go on with your day. It's just what you gotta do.

my husband is a wildland firefighter. He travels the nation putting out forest fires. It's fire season, right now, actually. It's difficult, because there is a funeral every year that he goes to. I just really have faith in him. He is one of the bosses (there are 2) he's in charge of half the crew. I know that he is great at his job and is capable of making those decisions that affect him and his crew. He wouldn't do anything to put any of them at risk. I truly put my faith in Him. I pray alot!!!!! I also try to keep myself and the kids busy. When we have stuff to do, I don't stop to spend that much time worrying about him.

Quoting AngMC:“ Love, prayer, and talking to other military wives. That's the only way I get through it. Glad he's ok though.”

I talk to other wives as well. We do playdates and have Mom's Night Out! I personally feel like they know what I'm going through way more than my best friends do.

Quoting ~Kami~:“ My boyfriend spent the better part of the past couple years trying to get a job with the police, and ... [snip!] ... How do you deal with that? I'm probably overreacting, and I'm sure he will be fine, but it's just something that's on my mind.”

That must be hard, my boyfriend wants to join the Marines, I don't want him to but I know if thats his choice I have to stick by him. All you can do is cherish every moment you do have with him, support him, and talk to him about it just so he knows how you feel.

My boyfriend is a police officer and a SGT in the airforce ..i know all to well about worrying about your SO while there working . Its not easy to deal with but ive had alot of practice my father is the police and fire cheif in my hometown so i know all to well about sitting by the phone waitin for a call. I find the best way ive always delt with it is listening to the scanner when i worry. I know all the guys and there voices and cars and that way i know what is going on. Im sure for some people that makes it much harder but for me it keeps me sane when i really start to worry. Other than that all you can do is get to know other women from the department and spend time with them , they will be your best support system. If you need anything or have any questions message me !

My boyfriend is a police officer and a SGT in the airforce ..i know all to well about worrying about your SO while there working . Its not easy to deal with but ive had alot of practice my father is the police and fire cheif in my hometown so i know all to well about sitting by the phone waitin for a call. I find the best way ive always delt with it is listening to the scanner when i worry. I know all the guys and there voices and cars and that way i know what is going on. Im sure for some people that makes it much harder but for me it keeps me sane when i really start to worry. Other than that all you can do is get to know other women from the department and spend time with them , they will be your best support system. If you need anything or have any questions message me !

Thanks, ladies! All the excellent advice really makes me feel better. I support him in his decisions, and I know that he's doing something he loves. We talked about it, and it made me feel much better. I might take some of your advice and ask him about getting together with other families from the force.

Again, thanks a lot! And best wishes to you and your men!