Taking a trip with your signficant other for the first time is a pretty big deal. You generally don't spend every hour, and every minute with your partner. But now you are going to be spending every day with them for what could be a whole week or more! Your relationship may be strained during this time, but you want a vacation to be a fun and satisfying experience. So follow this advice from Pyar to have the best time posisble with your parter!
Wait a little before going on a major trip
According to relaitonships coach Sameera Sullivan, you should take some time with your partner, roughly six months at least before going on a major trip. A good reason for this is simply to make sure you are serious about them and they are about you. Obviously, you don't have to marry this person but at least knowing you like this person enough is a good start.
Taking some moments for yourself
You are goingf to be with your partner for almost 100% of this trip so why not cut that down to maybe 85%. Take a half day and experience something on your own and allow your partner to do that as well, then you can reconvene later and talk about your day together. This gives you an opportunity for some rest and relaxation and the nsome quality conversation with your significant other at the end of the day.
Plan together beforehand
One way to avoid disagreements during the trip is to have a comprehensive plan of what you will spend money on, How you will get to where you are going and who is responsible for what. This will give you both clear guidlines and you want have to worry about getting into extreme arguments with each other. Reducing the stress level by a lot. You should have a plan for compromises as well as there are going to be some things that your partner wants to do that you do not.
Take shorter trips first
Before taking that long 1-2-week vacation try taking short weekend trips. perhaps if you live near a beachtown you can spend a weekend there and get to know each others travel habits and get used to traveling with each other in general. This is a great way to introduce a trip before traveling cross country or internationally.
Find out if there is a spa near you
A good way to keep yourself and your partner relaxed is to take time in the vacation for a relaxing spa trip. Especially if you are traveling a lot through a country you are unfamiliar with. Walking through cities all day can be really tiring and tentions can flair. Taking a day to relax your muscles and give you a break from the frantic pace of city travel is a great idea!
Give each other space after coming back
If you both live separately it will be important to do somethings away from each other at least for a couple of days. Hang out with your regular friends and just live your life normally ebfore coming back together and continuing your normal routine.
At the end of the day, traveling with your partner can be both really amazing and also really stressful. Having a plan and taking time for yourself during and after the trip can really save a relationship. Good luck and enjoy traveling together!