Traveling without my boyfriend for a month and a half.
Hey guys. This is probably nothing to most people, but I will be traveling without my boyfriend of 4 years for a month and a half. We've never been apart like this before, and I guess I just want some reassurance that it'll be okay. He's super happy I'm going and we both want the relationship to stay together while I'm gone. Anybody had good experiences traveling apart from their significant other? Am I worrying too much?
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Hi Liz!
I'm no "Dear Abby" but here's what I think: you're more at risk of just plain missing each other than anything else. You've been together four years and he's supporting you in your travels, that's great! Txt photos of what you do during the day and Skype when you can and those six weeks will fly by (for you anyway). Its harder on the person stuck at home I think.
Let us know how it goes. 😊
Happy travels!
Reply to this Thank you guys for your responses! It helps to hear this...I've never been alone before even when going to college I had friends I was going with and this experience is going to be completely alone...So I am naturally very nervous for those reasons as well. I know this is off topic for the subject but do you guys have any tips for a solo traveller in France or just in Europe? And I don't mean safety tips, I've already studied that, I just mean what to expect when I get there. Thanks😊
Reply to this I'll be traveling TO France alone, then I'll be studying at L'Institut de Touraine where I will meet people from all over the world who are also studying there. I just won't know anybody until I get to know my homestay family and the people I'm studying with.
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This is perfect!! Traveling on your own will enable you to meet and befriend people you normally wouldn't if you were already in a group of friends! This is an amazing opportunity and I'm so happy for you! The first time I went to Europe, I went alone and stayed with strangers! I met people I still keep in touch with and visit me here in the US to this day and that's been 18 years ago!
Btw, I'm taking my daughter to France next week, so follow that adventure! And be sure to write about yours cause i'd love to hear all about it.
YOU'LL DO GREAT!!!!
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Reply to this I'm really late to this discussion, but I agree with what Anastasia had said above. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people from around the world with a common interest. Many new solo travellers express concerns before they travel about being alone, but I've never heard of one whose fears were realised. In fact, many wonder why they were so worried about solo travel in the first place.
Reply to this Thanks you guys, this has been really helpful for me. Anastasia, where will you and your daughter be going in France?? And I'll definitely write about my adventure as well 😊
Reply to this After 4 years in a relationship, being away for a long time may help you discover things about your relationship that you didn't really know. You may grow a lot closer, you may fade apart, or it could be a combination. You could grow a lot closer in short-term after returning but in the few months after being home realize that you enjoyed that freedom from relationship and feel you may need that at this stage in your life. Don't feel tethered to any person (except for family) or place.
Reply to this Hello Liz and welcome to travel blog,
We certainly hope you will be blogging while you are gone.
Your question is a difficult one. Being apart from loved ones impacts each person differently. But I agree with all of the answers above. The world is a wonderful place. You will be making new friends and you will have many stories to share with your boyfriend back home. I'm thrilled that he is excited for you. This is a wonderful opportunity.
I imagine the 6 weeks apart will fly by and it will strengthen your relationship. We've had several bloggers in the past with these questions and they have had wonderful experiences.
Happy travels and please blog.
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