Picking the best partner for a trip may sound easy or irrelevant but in fact, picking the right person is not as easy as it sounds.
I have been on many trips with all kinds of people, mostly I had more fun on the trip while having a great partner with me.
Every partner you choose has its pros and cons and it is important to understand that no matter who you choose you’ll always have difficulties.
It is important to remember that you are
different people- you can have different options, needs, personality, way of thinking, and a way of life.
Sometimes you can bridge the gap while other times you can’t, and if you can’t you might find yourself less pleased with the trip.
Want to know how to choose the right partner for you in advance and how to bridge over gaps during the trip and even before it,
So for all of you, I made my 5 best tips for choosing the right partner and bridge over the differences between you both.
manage expectations
Before getting on a trip, first thing first: manage expectations with your partner.
It may sound irrelevant but trust me it
worth investing your time and energy into it.
Share with your partner information about yourself and about your trip goals.
Also, try to be as detailed and specific as you can about everything- activities that you like to do, must-see places, what kind of trip it is going to be, and what is your budget for the trip.
Discussing in advance will improve the connection between you and also will hopefully prevent some arguments.
Share your feelings
Share your feelings with your partner and don’t keep them inside.
Be honest, talk to your partner about everything, even stuff that is not the easiest to say.
Keeping your thoughts and feelings to yourself can lead you into a quarrel and won’t solve the problem you have as well.
meet halfway
compromise is the secret to a great trip.
Choose your fights, always think about what you care about the most and what not.
Keep in mind that your partner also has needs and desires while negotiating.
Sometimes when you go with your partner’s opinion you find new things and it can make your experience more interesting.
Have a respectful conversation
It is normal to have problems between you two while sharing your feelings or during negotiation be respectful to your friend.
Try not to raise your voice. It won’t lead you anywhere good but make everything more intense and exhausting.
In the end, you are together in this journey so be there for each other.
Time to say goodbye
Sometimes things just don’t work the way you plan them.
Of course, you can try to bridge the gap but if it is impossible know that it is ok to split up and go on different ways.
“Breaking up” doesn’t necessarily mean that you are not good friends anymore, it just says that you are both not pleased with the way things work between you.
Always strive to end it on the best side, be patient and make sure not to fight one another.
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