Hello, I really know how your feeling. My boyfriend surrendered 3 years ago and watching him walk thru those doors was a horrible feeling and something i will never forget. I have heard that with federal time they have to serve at least 85% of their sentence, which really sucks!!! I know it seems like a long time now, but to be honest, I think we are closer now then we were before he went in. Now we actually talk, i mean like really talk and i really wonder if we would have gotten this close and this deep if he had not gone in. I think you put things in perspective and realize what you have when you dont have that person there all the time. Just take this time to really get close. You will be surprised at how open he becomes about his feelings and his dreams and just life. And also how you almost start thinking as one. Its really amazing and for that I am so happy and it helps me get thru the time. Just keep your head up and know that your not alone!