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7 tips to avoid arguments with your better half on your next trip abroad A romantic weekend away with your partner sounds like the perfect recipe for strengthening your relationship, but in reality, tensions and arguments can easily arise. With proper preparation and open communication, you can turn your vacation into the ultimate bonding experience. Here are seven snippets of advice to help you enjoy (almost) every moment together / By Nava Marton

also of intensity - and good communication is key. 05 Give each other “breathing space”. Spending every waking hour together, even for the most in love couple in the world, can be challenging. Don’t be afraid to spend an hour or two on your own - go for a morning run or go reading in a café. This way you acknowledge one another’s need for personal space and feel refreshed and in a better mood when you next meet up. 06 Agree on a screen-time policy. Will you be working during your trip? Will you be answering every message at any time? Will you be uploading everything to social media? Discuss all of this in advance and agree on the amount of screen-time you’re both okay with. Avoid situations where one feels the other is not present because they’re on their phone. 07 Plan special moments together. Amidst all the various experiential activities you’ll be enjoying, don’t forget to make time for simple “together moments”: a romantic dinner, an evening stroll, an activity you love doing together. A successful couple’s vacation is about truly enjoying your time together and creating good memories.

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01 Plan your trip together (but not every detail). Don’t let one partner take full responsibility for planning the whole trip. Decide together on the general framework of the trip but leave room for spontaneity. Plan the big things together (flights, accommodation, major attractions that require booking in advance) and leave space for flexibility in the day-to-day. 02 Discuss money matters in advance. Talking budget isn’t exactly romantic, but it’s important that you do so well in advance. Determine your overall budget, talk about how you’ll be splitting expenses. Decide together whether you want to spend more on experiential activities or on comfort and agree on a budget “red line”. This will prevent unnecessary tension in real time.

03 Discuss your personal travel styles ahead of time. If one of you is an adventurer who wants to try out everything, and the other is more the “relax and take it easy” type, it’s worth identifying the differences in pace, energy and the type of activities that interest you ahead of time. The solution doesn’t have to be mutual concessions - autonomy within the vacation, a bit of time apart during the day, can actually strengthen your relationship. 04 Communicate in real time (without blame games). Don’t let frustration build up. If something is bothering you, talk about it right then and there. Do it honestly and sensitively, through constructive conversation rather than criticism (“I feel...” instead of “You always...”). A vacation is a time of closeness, but

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