How to survive your first trip as a couple without killing each other

Trust us ladies, your first vacation as a couple is going to be a lot more than just romantic.

Sarwat Fatima
अगस्त 01, 2017

Travelling as a couple for the first time as couple can be fun if you do it right. Photo Courtesy: YouTube/ T-Series

Is it your first tip together as a couple? Yes. Yay! Congratulations. Of course, it's going to be super romantic and fun. But, that's not it. There are going to be a ton of fights, endless arguments, and a lot of drama. Now, before you turn all guns blazing at us for suggesting something so preposterous--hear us out. You are venturing into an unknown territory for the first time. Since you two are travelling together, issues will come up. And more often than not, you will disagree on things. Now, it's up to you how you deal with them.

We suggest you don't mess up your trip by fighting over trivial things. So, if you want to want to survive your first vacation without killing each other, here's what you should do:

Discuss Your Budget Beforehand

When you are on vacation, don't throw caution to the wind. Believe it or not, but moolah is usually the bone of contention between travelling couples. For instance, your bae wants to save money to visit a destination of his choice, but you just can't resist splurging on some amazing clothes you spotted at a flea market. So you two end up fighting over who gets to win.

The best thing is to discuss a rough budget before leaving. Chalk out your expenses and make an outline of how much each one of you gets to spend individually. Problem solved.

Divide Your Responsibilities

It's physically and practically impossible for one person to manage everything. Plus, since you are an equal in the relationship--why let him take on the load alone? Chalk out an itinerary and make a list of all the tasks that need to be executed. Once that's done, divide among yourself who will do what. Take on things that you feel you can manage. Basically, there should be clarity over responsibilities as it will help you avoid unnecessary arguments.

Don't Play The Blame Game

It's really easy to blame your partner when things go wrong, but we suggest you don't. This will not only put him in a tight spot, but will also make him resentful towards you. Instead of hounding him with accusations and shouting "it's all because of you," try finding a solution. Sit together and talk. However, don't blame him for everything that is going wrong on your trip. Give him your support by saying that together you can overcome any hurdle. This will not only help in solving the problem at hand, but it will also make you two bond stronger.

Take Some Time Apart

Yes, yes--we know it sounds blasphemous to spend time apart when you are on a vacation together for the first time. However, we don't mean that you go hiking without him or spend a whole day cooped up in your room and lock him out. What we are suggesting is that before you begin your day; just go out for a walk or a jog all by yourself. This will give you the time and space to clear your head.

Of course, the same goes for him too.

Be Flexible With Your Attitude

When you are in a relationship, you've got to make a few compromises. Ladies, a vacation together is an extension of your liaison, if nothing more. It's a time when you get to be away from the life you two are used to and people you generally mingle with. Not only that, you will also get to feel a lot of new things and see each other in an entirely different light. So, it's best to welcome the change with open arms and be flexible when it comes to your attitude. Don't be a stuck-up. Please.