Comments on: Overcoming 7 Major Obstacles To Traveling The World – #6 You Don’t Know What Your Significant Other Will Say

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:29:09 +0000

I remember Colin left a similar comment on one of these posts and I mentioned in my ebook of this series I just released. It’s an interesting concept-a nicer way to end a relationship than usual.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:16:58 +0000

Great article! My ex and I just split up so he could go on and travel the world. Traveling is something I’ve done a fair amount and want to do long term soon, but I have a lot of loose ends in the states to tie up first. Going with him wasn’t ever even a question.

That’s been tough. There are things you wrote about that I wish had been discussed or considered. But ultimately, for us, at this point in our lives, breaking up was the only answer.

So we threw a party. http://exilelifestyle.com/lifestyle/throw-breakup-party/

Awesome relationships should end awesomely.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:50:12 +0000

It is hard – I’m pretty introverted so it had always been difficult to travel with others for me. Even with friends, etc. I prefer being solo on the road but I met someone I just couldn’t resist!

You’re absolutely right, it takes someone with a similar outlook, desires, and you both need the ability to be flexible for each other (like when one of you needs alone time – some more than others!) I’ve been really lucky in that regard.

By: Barbara @ Hole IIn The Donut Travels

Barbara @ Hole IIn The Donut Travels — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:36:41 +0000

Ah, but I have an easy solution. Stay single! I love being by myself when I travel. No “other”" to consider, I can do what I want when I want. Of course, now and then it would be nice to be able to turn to a partner and say “Honey, isn’t that beautiful,” but I think it takes a very special husband or wife to handle long-term travel. All in all, the benefits of being solo far outweigh benefits of a relationship.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:19:36 +0000

Hi Anastasia, I appreciate the link award and the mention.

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By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:08:54 +0000

Personally I like the element of variability and slight uncertainty that frequent traveling brings to a relationship. Your stresses are different but the bonds that can develop are great too. A relationship is an adventure in itself!

By: Gourmantic

Gourmantic — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:28:22 +0000

Good article, Anil.

I admire people who make the decision to travel the world, and when it comes to being a couple on the road, it puts the relationship in a different light, with different stresses and situations to deal with. I travel on (relatively) short trips and even then I can see different elements at play that I don’t see back home. Sometimes we just need our own space instead of being together 24/7, which is an unnatural situation to be in long term. Not that I’m complaining!

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:12:34 +0000

Definitely the more you talk about it the less crazy it seems. The best way to make traveling the world seem realistic to yourself or anyone is to meet and get in touch with the people who are actually doing it. I think you’ve got the right idea and am sure that you’ll find what works best for you both.