Dating at the academy...

Thanks! Very good points. I really am baffled as to where her and her dad are getting some of their ideas from because I'm now finding out that most are pretty wrong, at least according to everyone I've talked to so far... but that doesn't mean I've got the whole story either.

As for the pictures reference I made, there's nothing inappropriate or personal, we dont believe in that kind of activity.
I was thinking about the pics where we've made funny faces at the camera or something like that when I asked about the Cadre diggin up stuff you wouldn't want them to have so they could poke fun at an already stressed 4 degree.

Anyone else have a take? Particularly those of you out at USAFA?
 
Upsidezdown -
I am sure some current AFA cadets can give you excellent information -

I am pretty sure you should not keep your relationship a secret. They will most likely put you two in different companies.
Do they have companies at AFA? I am not sure of the terminology! :confused:

In any case - you can't be in each other's chain of command - while you are in a relationship.
 
Too risky sounds about right (but after all, I'm the fencersmother, not the fencer). Seems like things could go badly for all concerned with young people in love - then really NOT in love. A certain level of maturity is a must for these young folks.
 
LITS answered most things the same as I would. No need to hide it, but if you broadcast it, you might have some basic meal "dates." Actually kind of amusing, but you don't need the extra attention. ;)

Cadre will NOT look in cameras or cell phones, don't worry there.

Myspace set on private should be fine, but you probably don't need to worry. Just don't join a 20** class is week group!

You guys won't be able to visit each other's room, but you can meet in Fairchild, Arnold Hall, or most other places. No need to go on radio silence!

It will be tough, if you guys want it, you should have no problem staying together!
 
We were talking about just this subject last weekend (senior moment in my brain - I'd forgotten! :shake:), and my DS mentioned he hoped his roommate was the oldest of 10, the last nine of whom were female. haha My DD who is a year behind DS can't wait to fly to CO for dances, etc. Do the "little sisters" still do that - go as the roomie's date?
 
I've been dating a classmate and companymate's little sister for the past three years....and he dated and married our other classmate/companymates little sister. Different school, but I wouldn't doubt that goes on everywhere.

The question is....Would you want your male classmates dating your sister? :confused:
 
or dating MY DAUGHTER???

OK, that's it - we're back to the nunnery plan for her! :shake:
 
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upsidezdown said:
I really am baffled as to where her and her dad are getting some of their ideas from because I'm now finding out that most are pretty wrong, at least according to everyone I've talked to so far... but that doesn't mean I've got the whole story either.
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As usuall, I now stand corrected. :bang:

Thinking variables through and playing out senarios is not the same as what you truly believe.
 
My personal opinion on this matter, having been a Mid and having gone out with one or two Mids myself, as well as having worked out in the real world, is as follows:

DON'T CRAP WHERE YOU EAT. Way too many risks to make it worthwhile.

And yes, I am quite aware of the realities of the situation. I know them because I lived through them myself. My advice stands.

Best of luck, either way. :thumb:
 
In reply to fencersmother about the 'younger sister' thing:

Our cadet has a sister who is a year younger than he is. She came along with us to Parent's Weekend last year and brought along one of her volleyball teammates for company. At the tailgate party before the football game, our daughter and her friend had a crowd around them the whole time, and they now have most of our son's squadron mates as friend on Facebook. I don't believe either one of them would have any trouble gettting a date to an Academy function. So, yes that still happens.

Stealth_81
 
Zaphod,

I learned it the hard way once, and then relearned it two more times....no more mistakes for me.
 
We know several acad grads, who married little sisters of a cadet. Also several that married "townies"

As you go throughout your career, you will also meet alot of people who met their husband while visiting their sibling. Off of the top of my head I know 5 couples. The funny thing is, all of them kept it secret from their AD sibling until they were almost engaged. The protective sibling doesn't even leave when you grow up.

The funniest story is 1 couple met at the academy, where her sister was attending, she marries her husband fastfoward 10 yrs. another sister is visiting when we were having a Mil Ball, so they set her up on a blind date with a guy in the squadron, they got married about 1 yr later.

Another 1 was a guy had his sister visit for the summer, she started dating his best friend in the squadron...everyone knew it, but the brother! When the brother found out he was ticked, and threatened to do bodily harm if he hurt his sister ...They too got married
 
LineInTheSand said:
Zaphod,

I learned it the hard way once, and then relearned it two more times....no more mistakes for me.
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Some folks can read the signs. Others just gotta go and pee on the fence clearly marked "ELECTRIFIED" before they learn their lesson!

Welcome to the club! :yllol:
 
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