A listener wrote us with this dilemma:
I’m a nervous, anxious person who’s been in a wonderful relationship for almost two years. Our only stumbling block is my boyfriend’s career goals – he wants to become a law enforcement officer, either a policeman, an RCMP or is even considering military police. He says he knows it’s the one job that would give him the emotional satisfaction he craves.
I don’t think my nerves would be able to handle him working that type of job because of the physical danger. Maybe I’ve watched one too many crime movies or police shows but the idea of losing him would put me over the edge. Other than the physical danger side, he would probably be an excellent policeman because he loves to help people.
He says I should be able to get over irrational fears like this but I’m not sure I can because it’s been a fear that’s been with me since I was a young teen. I remember telling my friends at a sleepover when I was 14 that I would never marry a cop because of the worry.
Is this something that will fade with time or will I always be overcome with worry?
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