You met your new sweetie on an internet dating site. After months of dating you've reached the point where you want to take your first trip together. You're no novice to travelling; you've travelled in the past with friends and family.
You figure that since all went well travelling with friends and family that going on a trip with your new boy/girlfriend should be a no brainer. And for the most part it's lots of fun. But we all travel differently, so there are a few things to consider before you go on a trip with your partner.
First and foremost you need to decide on a destination. For some this means going anywhere tropical as long as there's beach and a bar. Others aren't into the heat and prefer going someplace cooler; perhaps taking in some skiing. If you and your sweetie are at opposite poles as far as destination is concerned, you've got some talking, and some compromising to do.
You need to decide when to take your trip. Will you go for a last minute deal and leave next week? Or are you more of a planner and would prefer going next month or even a two or three months from now? Chances are each of you will have different ideas about timing.
Third, you have to decide how much time to take. This is significant because both people may not have the same amount of time off. For example: Have either of you just started a new job recently? As we know, in most cases we have to be on a new job for at least 6 months before taking a vacation.
Next you need to compare your vacation styles. If you're the type that thinks a vacation is for relaxing, you might be in for a rude awakening to discover that your partner intends to visit every tourist attraction, no matter how tacky, within a hundred miles of your hotel.
Totally contrasting vacation styles can be very frustrating. Without some kind of plan, you're sure to clash. If this sounds like you and your partner, you'll have to compromise to ensure that you each get in some of the things that are important to you. Don't forget, you don't need to spend every minute of your vacation together.
Take turns doing the things you each enjoy; you'll find your trip mutually satisfying. Your first trip together is supposed to be a fun time of getting to learn more about each other. The best way to do that is to get the issues out of the way before you board the plane. - 31991
You figure that since all went well travelling with friends and family that going on a trip with your new boy/girlfriend should be a no brainer. And for the most part it's lots of fun. But we all travel differently, so there are a few things to consider before you go on a trip with your partner.
First and foremost you need to decide on a destination. For some this means going anywhere tropical as long as there's beach and a bar. Others aren't into the heat and prefer going someplace cooler; perhaps taking in some skiing. If you and your sweetie are at opposite poles as far as destination is concerned, you've got some talking, and some compromising to do.
You need to decide when to take your trip. Will you go for a last minute deal and leave next week? Or are you more of a planner and would prefer going next month or even a two or three months from now? Chances are each of you will have different ideas about timing.
Third, you have to decide how much time to take. This is significant because both people may not have the same amount of time off. For example: Have either of you just started a new job recently? As we know, in most cases we have to be on a new job for at least 6 months before taking a vacation.
Next you need to compare your vacation styles. If you're the type that thinks a vacation is for relaxing, you might be in for a rude awakening to discover that your partner intends to visit every tourist attraction, no matter how tacky, within a hundred miles of your hotel.
Totally contrasting vacation styles can be very frustrating. Without some kind of plan, you're sure to clash. If this sounds like you and your partner, you'll have to compromise to ensure that you each get in some of the things that are important to you. Don't forget, you don't need to spend every minute of your vacation together.
Take turns doing the things you each enjoy; you'll find your trip mutually satisfying. Your first trip together is supposed to be a fun time of getting to learn more about each other. The best way to do that is to get the issues out of the way before you board the plane. - 31991
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