Thursday, June 12, 2008

Your S.O.: Can you leave home without them?

While it feels like it’s already here, summer is quickly approaching. For those of us who are fortunate enough to not have our budgets completely obliterated by gas prices and groceries, that means a prime time to take a vacation. If you’re even luckier, you may get some extended time to take a vacation depending on your company’s policy or your life circumstances.

So you’ve decided that you want to head somewhere, whether it’s a locale with a music festival or a beautiful beach. Now, all you need to figure out is who to invite along?

If you’re in a serious relationship, this may appear to be an easy choice.. Some people would say you automatically invite or bring along your significant other. But what if you just want to hang out with your friends.

I’m a proponent of the location determines the tagalongs. If I’m going out of town for a music festival or shopping, I’m more inclined to go with my friends. If it’s a cruise or somewhere romantic, I’d probably bring my guy.

I’m also equal opportunity. If he wants to go to the biggest wrestling match ever held or Las Vegas for a fight, feel free to go with your buddies.

When you are planning a vacation, do you automatically assume your significant other will serve as your travel partner? Do you think it is wrong not to invite your significant other on a getaway? Do you feel that certain factors play a role in determining whether your significant other comes with you?

2 comments:

B'Morevolutionary said...

Yep, I'd leave him in a heartbeat depending on the circumstances--say that drunken girlfriend reunion in whichever major city we've picked for the year. But, for a sweet weekend get-away, it'll just be me and him.

Anonymous said...

i think it depends on the purpose of the vacay. if i just wanted a quickie getaway to a B&B then obviously the SO is the choice. if i'm thinking drunken antics then i'll have to invire friends