How To Travel With Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend

Since returning from my holiday I've had so many people ask me if my boyfriend and I argued or fell out whilst we were away. It's funny because it's the last think I really think about when going away or at least once I'm actually on holiday.

There is no secret formula for travelling with someone you love. If you don't live with that someone it can be very hard to know exactly how they will be whilst away and even if you do live with them, it doesn't mean they can't act a little different when in a different environment.

I'm not a relationship guru by any stretch of the imagination but here are some of the most important things I think you need to consider and do to avoid arguments that are just not needed.

Listen to them- Sounds simple, but as a planner I know how hard this can be, you can get very easily caught up in the things you want and planned to do that sometimes you forget to consider what the other person really wants. Making sure you alternate days of who gets to pick the activity means that you both make sure you get to do what you like whilst avoiding the feeling of being ignored in plans.

Have some time apart- Just because you're away with each other doesn't mean you need to spend every second with each other. Giving your self half an hour to read your book in the room on your own or going for a private swim can do the world of good.

Be considerate- My boyfriend is terrified of flying, he has an entire ritual he requires before he feels comfortable to get on a plane. Some people don't want to go to water parks or like to pay for sunbeds. Taking those few minutes to consider their feelings and giving them what they want to make them more comfortable and happy can prevent an argument from taking place and I would much rather avoid an argument and make them happy instead of them being miserable having to do what I want. 

Don't expect to much- Going on a couples holiday can sometimes come with the expectation that it's going to be super romantic and lovey dovey. Sadly though, if you're not that couple to begin with although you can have romantic evenings you can't expect you're entire trip to be a romantic whirlwind and you  shouldn't do. You are still the same people as you were before, now though, you have the opportunity to explore new surroundings together.

Be weird- Louis and I are weird, an odd mix of personalities where we think we are hilarious but other people don't (I don't know why). We are permanently laughing and goofing around which is one of the things I love so much about us even when he's driving me insane half the time. Remembering what makes you guys work as a couple is one of the most important things whilst away and doing things just to make the two of you happy instead of the standard touristy things can dramatically improve your time away.

No one is perfect, bickering with each other is bound to happen a little, venting frustration if something really annoys you is okay as well. Moving past those things as quickly as possible is really important though,so that you can get back to enjoying yourself, as that's really why you've gone away in the first place, right?

How do you find travelling with your boyfriend? What advice would you give to those going away?

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