Coming from a Female Ex-Trucker, life on the road is very hard and extremely boring if your driving the same area all the time. From the sound of what your saying ~ he isn't getting to see different parts of the lower 48's, and so he is home more often to be with his family. So joking with his friend about lot lizards is just that ~ joking ~ if you could of ever seen the lizards I've seen over the years you would Know there is 'nothing' to be concerned about. As long as your desireable when he comes home. I drove cross country and sometimes not be home for 6 weeks at a time, so you can be certain one of the first things I wanted to do was take a shower in my own Clean restroom, then go to bed and sleep in My bed till I was rested up. The road can and will play games with your mind, spirit, energy and reality.... The best thing you can do treat him like the king he is, for putting his Life in danger each and every day to provide an income for his wife and children.... I understand your lonely since you say you live in a small town and no family around .... so find something of interest, a hobby, do something of interest that you can tell him about or share with him ... Or just remind Him each time You speak to him out much you love him and appreciate the long hours he works to take care of his family.... As the spouse at home, he doesn't want to hear about how lonely you are all the time and bored you may be while he's gone, or you have no family around to spend time with..... He needs to Know that there is a Purpose for him to seriously put his life on the line each day for someone that adores him. ... I personally know how 'fast' a trucker can lose his life, I've seen it personally, I watched drivers drive off the hwy because their half asleep, because they must make their drop off or pick up time each day .... He can't control the traffic jams, or the stupid 4 wheeler's that try to force him to move over to let them in ... there's so many reasons why he wants to sleep in a Safe place when he gets home. The adjustment period is only going to be as long as both of you make it..... I agree with GMAN ... find a pastor or qualified person the two of you can speak with on strengthing your marriage .... This Life style Isn't for everyone, but it can make a darn good income for a family, as long as Both of the partners are striving to stay positive.... Strive to be the Positive Wife for the Man who is making the living for you and your children.... Make his favorite meal when he comes home ~ bake a couple batches of cookies 'just for him to take on the truck' ... when your packing his bag with fresh clothes to go back on the road put a pair of your sexy undies in his bag. Put a note in his bag tell him how much you love and adore him ... something he can hold that you did just for him. When he's tired he'll know your thinking of him. Be the wife that supports her husband, and in turn you will be blessed with a husband that Will want to come home to you. Give him a reason to remember why it was the two of you feel in love and keep that memory going..... Again this Life as a Trucker and Spouse isn't for everyone, but by golly girl you give it your Best shot...
