When I was a 20 year old who was being abused by a female in my unit I ran naked through the enlisted upper ranks housing unit to where my sergeant / friend’s room.  He opened the door to see me nude carrying my clothing crying my eyes out.  Long story short as I have told it on this blog before he took care of everything.  The abusive woman left the unit and I became his boyfriend.   He protected me from other abusers.   But he also did something I never had before, he educated me.  He took me to museums and to places of historical interest.  He taught me to try new foods and things I never knew / seen / experienced before.  In the years we were together I saw a totally different life and I loved every minute of it.  He taught me to drive a motorcycle and to feel loved.   Sadly he loved me, but I did not feel that same affection for him.  Once Ron came into my life he quietly back out of it realizing what he wanted couldn’t happen.  But I do miss him and I appreciate what he did for young me.  Hugs