Living with a friend is one thing but traveling with one can mean something totally different. You may think that you\u2019ve already witnessed each other\u2019s day to day habits, organizational skills and hygienic mishaps but try taking these things and placing them outside of your usual element. Things can get complicated to say the least. The following tips will help both of you get through your journey\u2026 alive.<\/p>\n
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1)<\/strong> Chat beforehand:<\/strong> Maybe you have more travel experience or perhaps your friend has saved up more money for your adventure. Whatever the case may be, if you have doubts, lay them out before you go. If you’re worried you\u2019ll end up being the babysitter or baby for that matter, voice it. This way, if a situation does arise you\u2019re both somewhat prepared to deal with it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2) Space is essential:<\/strong> Understand that wanting space is completely normal. It doesn\u2019t mean you care about one another any less, and it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re a bad friend if you want some time alone. Space will allow you to appreciate your time together even more, and it\u2019ll provide you with more interesting conversation. You want to be able to ask each other questions about your experiences without the answer always being, \u201cWell, you know, I was standing right next to you.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3)<\/strong> Let it roll:<\/strong> You\u2019re going to annoy one another at some point but you can avoid unnecessary arguments by letting certain things roll off of your back. So what if your friend doesn\u2019t wear socks with her sweaty sneakers. That\u2019s her prerogative. Preaching to her about it will only get you both frustrated. In the end, you\u2019ll love her even more for her imperfections.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4)<\/strong> Respect each other:<\/strong> You chose to travel together for a reason.\u00a0 Make sure you show each other your appreciation of one another\u2019s company and in the end you\u2019ll end up closer than you began.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5) Divide the duties:<\/strong> No one should really have more responsibility than the other. If you\u2019re fair and each person pulls their own weight, you\u2019ll pass up the risk of resentment and frustration. An important thing to also remember is that while you should be there for another, looking out for each other while traveling, etc., in the end you have to be responsible for yourself. Expecting someone else to take care of you puts a lot of pressure on them while placing you in a vulnerable position.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Happy Travels! <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Flickr: rivos <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n