Walking Together as a Couple: The Ultimate Connection (or Is It?)

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The fact that we have a healthy and happy relationship doesn't mean that friction won't arise when travelling together.

Travelling is an intensive form of living together, since we are exposed in a very short time to a whole series of elements that in "real life" tend to occur more spread out over time.

There's much talk about the benefits associated with couple travel, but life isn't all roses and sunshine, and we know that even if you have a perfect relationship, small disagreements might emerge.

Don't worry, it's completely normal.

You won't break up just because you have different ideas about how to approach a trip. It's not the end of the world!

To prevent even the smallest conflict from spoiling your journey, we've created this short guide with eight key points to "survive" and trek together as a couple.

1. Listen to each other's ideas:

It's important to be open to hearing your partner's suggestions. Even if you have a clear vision of your own, the places you want to visit and the things you want to do, your partner has theirs too. 

If you have similar personalities, chances are your interests will be fairly well aligned, but there's always the possibility that your partner has a plan you hadn't thought of (that seems spectacular in their mind), so always keep an open ear.

2. Be communicative:

Building on the previous point, it's very important to communicate not only during the planning phase, but also during the trip itself. 

We all have our own ideas, but there are suggestions that will inevitably only come up once you arrive at your destination. In this case communication will be key to ensuring you both can enjoy everything you like without feeling like you're "forcing" your partner to do something they don't really want to.

3. If something doesn't appeal to you, say so:

If you notice, all the points converge on communication. Keeping something to yourself just to avoid disappointing or dampening your partner's mood often results in long faces and sighs of boredom that could have been avoided with clearer communication. 

If he or she has an amazing plan that doesn't convince you at all... tell them!

But do it without sounding bossy, do it in a way that makes them feel heard and understand that you're not as enthusiastic as they are, but it's still a fantastic idea.

4. Clarify your reasons for travelling:

Yes, it's true that you both want to trek together as a couple and go walking in France, but you probably don't want to do it for the same reasons or to see the same things.

Clarifying why that shared destination is a great idea will help create itineraries you can both enjoy and offer two perspectives on the same experience.

5. Maintain a positive attitude:

Obviously you love each other very much and you're not that couple that argues all day long, I already know that.

However, to avoid becoming that couple, it's important to maintain a positive and assertive attitude towards your partner's suggestions. Maybe you hate trying strange dishes, and your partner, on the other hand, loves them. Maybe you love going to the beach after a day of walking, and your partner can't stand it.

The only thing you need to remember is that this activity is important to the other person, and ultimately what really matters is spending time together.

This brings us directly to the next point.

6. What matters is quality time:

Ultimately, what matters is spending time together in an environment different from the one you're used to. Sometimes we lose sight of why we enjoy travelling as a couple, beyond seeing this or that destination: strengthening the unique bond that exists between two people who love each other.

What matters is accumulating experiences together, creating an imaginary album (and not just) of memories to share between you... and to spark envy on social media, of course 😉

7. Don't get upset over trifles:

If you're like me, and you absolutely hate rain and getting wet, maybe you've experienced that moment of maximum irritation that happens when, during a trek, it starts raining with demonic intensity and you start walking through mud, head down, counting the minutes until a hot shower.

The frustration we feel is understandable, but don't let your anger or annoyance spill over onto your partner: it's not their fault it's raining. 

Neither the rain, nor the heat, nor the fact that you lost your phone charger (even if you think otherwise). 

All of these, if you think about it, are trifles. Don't let them ruin a beautiful journey.

8. Share responsibilities:

This is a key point for a couple's trip to be satisfying. You need to divide responsibilities both during the planning phase and during the trip. This way everything will be fairly split down the middle, and you can both enjoy and be satisfied with all the wonderful things that happen to you. And why not, be frustrated together about things that don't go as planned. 

As you can see, surviving a trip as a couple is possible. The essential ingredient is communication and maintaining a positive attitude towards the person you love. When you think about it, nothing is more important.

So, take a deep breath, let yourself be carried away and enjoy the wonderful experience of trekking as a couple, together!

And by organising a trek with Apiediperilmondo you'll have even more reasons to enjoy the journey with your better half without risking arguments or creating tension. We take care of everything, and if there's a problem, we're the ones who sort it out. 

Ready to choose the right trail for you?

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Do you prefer to travel solo, as a couple, or with friends? 

What bothers you most when travelling with your partner and friends? 

Tell us in the comments. 

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