Your first holiday as a couple could be make or break. Spending a long period with anyone can be challenging, especially if you like your own company, but holidays can also bring us closer together.
Whether you are skiing in the mountains, relaxing on the beach or exploring a city, we all need a break to recharge and enjoy ourselves with our significant other.
To ensure everything runs smoothly, dating expert Jacob Lucas has revealed the four must-dos to surviving your first holiday together.
Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, Jacob said one of the “biggest problems” for couples is taking pictures. He said you need to find a “healthy compromise” as some people aren’t big on taking pictures and warned against asking your partner to take too many pictures of you.
Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, dating expert Jacob Lucas said:
1. Do activities you both enjoy doing
“This one may sound a bit obvious but in many relationships, there tends to be one person more dominant than the other and usually both people follow that person’s plans instead of both people doing something they enjoy together.
“So, I highly recommend planning out activities that you both enjoy. Or you can take turns picking an activity, and then choose one together. This way it will be fun for both of you and you will get to experience what you want to do on holiday. Everyone wins.”
2. Create romantic memories together
“You’re on holiday so this is the perfect opportunity to have a super romantic time with each other. Plan those romantic dates to make your holiday feel unforgettable and create memories that will last a lifetime. Go on a fancy dinner date, watch the sunset over the ocean, go on a hike to look at the incredible views, the possibilities to create romantic moments are endless.
“If you’re having a tough time deciding what romantic moments to create with your partner, Google the most romantic things to do at your holiday destination.”
3. Lights, camera, action
“One of the biggest problems on holidays with couples is taking pictures. I understand you are somewhere beautiful and want to take pictures to show your friends and family on your social media, and I think that’s great.
“However, please remember that you are on holiday together and not everyone is big on taking pictures. This is where a healthy bit of compromising needs to be done.
“If your partner wants you to take a picture of them then you do your best to make that picture look great. This will make your partner happy, and trust me, it will avert a lot of arguments because it shows you care. On the other hand, if you want your partner to take pictures of you on holiday just remember to not ask them to take too many pictures because they may not want to.
“Showing you both care about how the other person feels is what truly matters. Just be sure to take at least one great photo of you together to put into the photo album.”
4. Those who fail to plan, plan to fail
“Before your holiday, plan out the important things. This includes how you get to the airport, your hotel, activities, where to get food, how you’re getting home etc. If you fail to plan it will cause a lot of unnecessary confusion and stress which can trigger arguments.
“It’s great to sometimes be spontaneous in life but at other times you need to have a plan of what you’re doing. If you both know what you’re doing, your holiday will become a much more pleasurable experience, and once you have the important things taken care of you can go explore and enjoy yourselves.”
