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What are everyone's thoughts on traveling (for pleasure) without your significant other?
Usually, when I got on a vacation, I bring along my S/O. Once, while in a relationship, I went on a cruise alone, as she could not get off work, and she was cool with it.
Recently, about 2-3 months ago, started seeing someone, it is going amazingly well, and I really feel there could be a future there.
Anyhow, my birthday is coming up in December, and, I have the week off of work. This has been a very stressful year for myself, especially concerning work, so, I have been weighing my options on vacations, but, had pretty much settled on a cruise.
The GF would love to go with me.... unfortunately, due to a prank/stupid idea gone totally awry, she is on probation for a few more months. She is trying to get a travel pass, and has also completed the terms of her probation, so, she is hopeful one of those two options will allow her to go.
My question is, how much of a jerk would I be if I went alone if she can't get the approval to go? What would you do?
Here is some more data:
1. Trip is not booked yet, but time off from work is approved.
2. Can get more time off early next year, so will be able to go on another vacation with her.
3. Haven't had a vacation in about 16 months and really need one.
If your g/f is okay with it, go alone given the circumstances. If she isn't okay with it, why not? Is it a lack of trust, or something else? I'd examine the relationship and its basis. I generally do not like traveling without my SO, but would if I were in your situation.
What are everyone's thoughts on traveling (for pleasure) without your significant other?
Usually, when I got on a vacation, I bring along my S/O. Once, while in a relationship, I went on a cruise alone, as she could not get off work, and she was cool with it.
Recently, about 2-3 months ago, started seeing someone, it is going amazingly well, and I really feel there could be a future there.
Anyhow, my birthday is coming up in December, and, I have the week off of work. This has been a very stressful year for myself, especially concerning work, so, I have been weighing my options on vacations, but, had pretty much settled on a cruise.
The GF would love to go with me.... unfortunately, due to a prank/stupid idea gone totally awry, she is on probation for a few more months. She is trying to get a travel pass, and has also completed the terms of her probation, so, she is hopeful one of those two options will allow her to go.
My question is, how much of a jerk would I be if I went alone if she can't get the approval to go? What would you do?
Here is some more data:
1. Trip is not booked yet, but time off from work is approved.
2. Can get more time off early next year, so will be able to go on another vacation with her.
3. Haven't had a vacation in about 16 months and really need one.
She is a girlfriend, not a wife. You owe no obligation to her whatsoever. You are a single man and can come and go as you please. If she gets put out by you doing this, then you need to take a good, long hard look at your relationship. Do you REALLY want to be with a woman who is so uncaring as to your mental and emotional health that she would throw a tantrum because you want to do something to feel better? That would be a very selfish point of view, IMHO.
If the woman really cares for you, her response would be.... "Honey, of course, you need to relax and recharge. I want you to go on that cruise. We have a long future ahead of us, and there will be many opportunities for me to go with you. Right now you need to take care of YOU. So, don't give it a second thought."
What are everyone's thoughts on traveling (for pleasure) without your significant other?
Usually, when I got on a vacation, I bring along my S/O. Once, while in a relationship, I went on a cruise alone, as she could not get off work, and she was cool with it.
Recently, about 2-3 months ago, started seeing someone, it is going amazingly well, and I really feel there could be a future there.
Anyhow, my birthday is coming up in December, and, I have the week off of work. This has been a very stressful year for myself, especially concerning work, so, I have been weighing my options on vacations, but, had pretty much settled on a cruise.
The GF would love to go with me.... unfortunately, due to a prank/stupid idea gone totally awry, she is on probation for a few more months. She is trying to get a travel pass, and has also completed the terms of her probation, so, she is hopeful one of those two options will allow her to go.
My question is, how much of a jerk would I be if I went alone if she can't get the approval to go? What would you do?
Here is some more data:
1. Trip is not booked yet, but time off from work is approved.
2. Can get more time off early next year, so will be able to go on another vacation with her.
3. Haven't had a vacation in about 16 months and really need one.
Personally, I'd be fine with you going. I'd love a week by myself, even though I thoroughly enjoy being with my SO. You should talk to her and see how she feels.
What are everyone's thoughts on traveling (for pleasure) without your significant other?
Usually, when I got on a vacation, I bring along my S/O. Once, while in a relationship, I went on a cruise alone, as she could not get off work, and she was cool with it.
Recently, about 2-3 months ago, started seeing someone, it is going amazingly well, and I really feel there could be a future there.
Anyhow, my birthday is coming up in December, and, I have the week off of work. This has been a very stressful year for myself, especially concerning work, so, I have been weighing my options on vacations, but, had pretty much settled on a cruise.
The GF would love to go with me.... unfortunately, due to a prank/stupid idea gone totally awry, she is on probation for a few more months. She is trying to get a travel pass, and has also completed the terms of her probation, so, she is hopeful one of those two options will allow her to go.
My question is, how much of a jerk would I be if I went alone if she can't get the approval to go? What would you do?
Here is some more data:
1. Trip is not booked yet, but time off from work is approved.
2. Can get more time off early next year, so will be able to go on another vacation with her.
3. Haven't had a vacation in about 16 months and really need one.
If she has a criminal record, she can count out foreign travel to plenty of foreign countries, especially Canada.
If she has a criminal record, she can count out foreign travel to plenty of foreign countries, especially Canada.
yeah no kidding those Canadians have a stick up their ass on that one.
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