There’s been a lot of discussion on romantic getaways over the past week here at Gadling, and if some of you decide to act on our advice, chances are you’ll be traveling somewhere with your significant other in the near future. But are you prepared?
In his most recent Yahoo! Traveling Light column, Rolf Potts discusses the role that travel can play in a relationship, and just how telling ones actions while on the road can be, for better or worse. “Travel makes it easier to identify and confront incompatibilities that might take years to surface at home,” he says.
Rolf lays out ten factors that can truly test the strength of your relationship when traveling together, but I’m going to tease you with a sample of five and make you click on over to his column to read the rest.
- “The Expectation Factor: Where do you want to go together, and why?”
- “The Financial Factor: What role will money play in your travels?”
- “The Flexibility Factor: Are you willing to compromise on destinations, expenses, and other joint decisions?”
- “The Teamwork Factor: Are you willing to split, share, or delegate responsibilities?”
- “The Space Factor: Do you expect to spend every moment of the trip together, or can you be independent of one another as a couple?”
…and five more great tips to ensure your next romantic getaway goes as smooth possible. Head on over to Yahoo! Traveling Light to read the rest in full.