They say couples who travel together stay together; exploring the world with your partner can offer plenty of benefits to your relationship. Not only does it encourage teamwork, but stepping away from your normal routine and enjoying new experiences together can help you understand each other on a deeper level.
After popping the question, what better way to celebrate the next chapter of your lives than by embarking on a faraway adventure? If you’re planning some celebratory travels, here are three top tips to keep in mind to help you get the most out of your experience.
Don’t be afraid to spend time apart
As much as travelling as a pair is all about making new memories together, sometimes it’s just as important to make time for yourself. Especially if you’re embarking on a prolonged trip, going your own way from time to time can make for a more fulfilling holiday. Perhaps you’re on a tight schedule and have conflicting itineraries; while compromise will be a big part of any trip, there is nothing wrong with you both indulging your individual likes and interests as well.
Having separate adventures will mean you can reconvene full of excitement to tell your partner about what you got up to. On top of that, there are plenty of skills you can pick up from solo experiences – like confidence, decision-making, communication and independence – which can all be beneficial to a relationship.
Seek wedding inspiration
If you’re a couple that shares a love for travel, exploring the world during your engagement is the perfect opportunity to seek some wedding day inspiration. Destination weddings are growing increasingly popular, with more couples choosing to host their ceremony on foreign shores for a more unique experience. If you like the idea of a destination wedding but haven’t yet decided on a location, use any pre-ceremony travels as a chance to create a potential shortlist.
This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend your time scouting out prospective venues; rather, try to get a feel of the place and think about whether you can envision yourself tying the knot there. Or, if you’re not planning a destination wedding but want to incorporate your passion for travel into your day’s theme, take different sources of inspiration from the places you visit – whether it be local customs or some musical influences.
Remember communication is key
Naturally, when spending so much time in very close proximity to your partner, you’re bound to come into moments of conflict. You’ll both feel a whole range of emotions during your trip, and communication is key to managing the ups and downs. Being able to face any issues head-on is an important skill that you can take with you back home and will help you to become a stronger couple. Make a conscious effort to be honest with yourself and your partner, to identify the moments when perhaps you or your they might be finding things difficult. Bottling things up during an intense situation like travelling together can make it harder to manage your emotions further down the road; and remember, listening is just as important as talking for effective communication.
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