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This is how you survive your first vacation together

By Bo Geschiere | #!31Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200+02:005931#31Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200+02:00-9Europe/Amsterdam3131Europe/Amsterdam202331 30am31am-31Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200+02:009Europe/Amsterdam3131Europe/Amsterdam2023312023Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200309303amThursday=9#!31Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200+02:00Europe/Amsterdam3#03-30-2023#!31Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200+02:005931#/31Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200+02:00-9Europe/Amsterdam3131Europe/Amsterdam202331#!31Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:59 +0200+02:00Europe/Amsterdam3#

The first vacation with your partner sounds oh so romantic, but we all secretly know that it’s not always roses and moonlight. You’re constantly on each other’s lips and it can also bring quite a bit of stress, such as delayed flights, bad hotels, or food poisoning. Try to keep it cozy with just the two of you. Luckily, I have a few tips that you can do with your partner to prepare for the vacation to ensure that you don’t go crazy from each other.

Make a list
And I don’t mean a schedule that is timed to the minute, because it is still a vacation after all, but a tiny bit of structure has never hurt anyone. One tip is to both make a top five list in advance of things you definitely want to do. Maybe you envision a beach vacation, but the other wants to do adventurous things all the time. Try to alternate the days, and if the other really doesn’t want to do something: just go do something separately for an afternoon.

Agree on a budget
One of the most popular reasons for couples to break up has to do with finances. Not everyone can afford to stay in a five-star hotel and eat out every day. To keep costs balanced as much as possible, it’s best to make agreements about this in advance. It saves a lot of awkward moments.

Complement each other
Everyone has their strengths but also weaknesses. One is better at arranging transportation while the other is a professional at finding the best eateries. It’s important to know this so you can complement each other and both feel like you’re contributing to the vacation.

Romance
On social media, it’s often portrayed as if vacation is the place to completely let loose with just the two of you, but it can sometimes have a not-so-sexy side. For example, if it’s thirty-five degrees outside, not everyone feels like diving into bed. It could also be that your libido actually takes a leap because you’re more relaxed. This is different for everyone, so talk about it with each other. This way, you might not board the plane home feeling sexually frustrated.

Stress triggers
Traveling can be stressful for everyone at times. Just think about parallel parking in a busy city with a car that isn’t yours or, even worse, getting robbed. It can happen to you, and no one can change that. You only have each other at that moment, so try to keep your stress levels somewhat in check. This way, you can still keep it somewhat pleasant.

No social media
Put those phones away for both of you. No social media, no full inbox to go through: nothing. You’ll be amazed at the deep conversations you have with your partner without all those distractions from your phone. The people at home can really do without you for a bit.

Source: vogue.com