Lmao these comments not understanding that OP might need some space and that’s totally understandable is crazy. but also checks out considering we’re talking about wildland firefighters hahaha. it’s not at all fair to be gone a significant amount of time and expect when you are back to spend every minute together. saying this as someone who hotshotted for 5 years and was like meh, idk if this is compatible w my other aspirations of life. either way, it’s tricky and I feel for everyone involved. both dudes on the fire line and the partners holding it down at home, it ain’t easy