“In the Navy they were called West Pac[ific] widows. The West Pac widows are generally thought to cheat on their husbands while they are out on deployment.”
Living in Jacksonville Fl, I encountered one of the East Coast variety in a bar one night. She was really attractive, and very enthusiastic about kissing me after only having known me for a few minutes, (and she must have lived in Paris at some point). Not wearing a ring, she finally let it slip that her hubby had just put to sea and she was looking for a ‘friend’ to ward off loneliness. Being a practical lass she also asked if my apartment complex had a pool, thinking of her two kids. I made my exit with apologies for having to run, but I’m honest enough to admit to a little reluctance, that girl really could kiss, and was a looker to boot.
I asked a friend who was stationed there where did they all come from, as this wasn't normal for the past 2-3 weeks... He replied, “Oh, the Navy put out to sea this morning! These are “Fleet Widows”! His term for them.