4 Ways to Plan a Solo Trip Without Starting a Fight at Home

Warning: These travel tips may lead to physical harm, emotional damage, or broken photography equipment. Use at your own discretion.

Solo traveling is my happy place, and I've done plenty of it over the years.

But it’s not so simple…

Traveling solo while in a relationship can be challenging. Your partner might feel uncertain why you would want to venture out alone. But I get it, sometimes they drive you crazy and you need to get away. Solo travel offers unique benefits — it's a chance for personal growth and peaceful self-discovery.

Here are some creative ways to plan a solo trip when you have a significant other:

• Take advantage of holiday schedules - Plan your getaway when they're visiting family. Bonus: you get to skip the in-laws!
   
• Use the "canceled group trip" approach - Tell them you planned a trip with friends, but they had to cancel last minute. Now you're making the best of it!
   
• Schedule it as a "business trip" - Just remember to pack some professional attire to keep up appearances!
   
• Coordinate separate adventures - Encourage your partner to plan their own trip, then schedule yours for the same time.

Of course, you could always try being honest about wanting some solo travel time... but where's the fun in that? 😉

But seriously—if you’re not looking to stir up drama, here’s a solid way to bring it up:

Start by sharing why the solo trip matters to you. Maybe you need to reset, chase some inspiration, or just enjoy your own company for a bit. Make it clear it’s not about escaping your partner—it’s about reconnecting with yourself.

Then, invite their thoughts. Let it be a conversation, not a done deal. Reassure them your commitment isn’t changing. If possible, suggest a time when they’ll be busy, or encourage them to plan something for themselves too.

Keep it honest, kind, and a little adventurous. Relationships grow when both people feel free and supported—and who knows, maybe you’ll come back with a better version of yourself and a good story to tell.

Keep traveling, 

Andrew

If your partner asked to take a solo trip, how would you genuinely feel—and what would you need to feel okay about it?

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Travel Gear

• Compression socks: Sitting for extended periods of time is not good for the body, so keep yourself healthy enough to go on more trips. Link
• Apple AirTags: Consider getting Apple AirTags for the peace of mind of always knowing where your luggage is. Link
• Smart Phone holder: It's a foldable sheet that can be used as a stand for your iPhone or iPad.Link
• Packing cubes: Having a separate container works wonders for keeping clothes wrinkle-free. It also makes packing/unpacking much easier.Link
• Donut Power Strip: Power outlets are always in demand, but sometimes they're in weird spots. I use this bagel because it's lightweight, and I don't have to think about it. Link
• Travel Case Organizer: Cable organizers can be a pain, but this is what I use to keep my cables organized. Link
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• Jump Rope: It's so easy to bring a jump rope with you for exercise because it weighs almost nothing and takes up no space. Link
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