Thanh Vinh (30 years old, a businessman in Hai Phong) shared, after traveling with his girlfriend last month: “We went to Dai Lai together, and the trip went very smoothly, but sometimes my girlfriend would get angry for no reason. She often complained about being tired from traveling and not liking the local food, which made it quite difficult for me to cater to her preferences.”
Couple travel and personal issues
Couple travel is always romantic, that much is well known. But finding a completely happy, perfectly compatible partner without conflicts isn't easy. However, the long years of dating can cause couples to overlook or downplay each other's problems.
Thanh Vinh and his girlfriend also frequently travel together to rekindle their romance. But perhaps because they travel so often, they encounter many funny and awkward situations.
Thanh Vinh and his girlfriend on a trip to Dai Lai.
"There were times when she was too preoccupied with having fun and refused to follow the planned schedule, which significantly impacted the trip. Once, we were on a group trip, and because we were busy shopping, we missed the bus back and had to take a taxi, which also meant missing out on the whole outing with the group," Thành Vinh confided.
At times, arguments stemming from unfulfilled trips caused him and his girlfriend to be angry with each other for extended periods, almost to the point where they couldn't reconcile and continue the trip. However, he was always willing to give in to his girlfriend because she was the most important person to him. He was willing to overlook minor issues within his control or find ways to resolve them, as long as they didn't upset her.
He believes he will always give in to his girlfriend.
He sometimes gets angry with his girlfriend, but he also loves her: "If we disagree, we usually sit down and talk to each other, listening to each other's perspectives, analyzing things together so that the other person understands our point of view. Then we come up with the most harmonious solution possible so that both of us feel comfortable."
Selflessness and mutual understanding are the keys to everything.
Many couples don't have the time to spend together like this, so every trip is a great opportunity to connect. Minh (32 years old, an IT employee in Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "My job is usually very busy, sometimes I have to work overtime until late at night, and it's very difficult to get time off, so my wife often complains that I'm inconsiderate. But this time I decided to take three days off to take my wife to Quy Nhon for a trip."
“Even after arriving at the location, I still frequently have to check work via email and handle tasks immediately when my boss needs them. In fact, because I was in such a hurry, I even forgot my camera and accessory bag for the photoshoot I promised my wife. She got angry and insisted on going home, claiming that I only cared about work,” he laughed.
Traveling provides an opportunity for couples to talk more (Illustrative image)
Then Minh and his wife also had sweet and peaceful moments when both of them gave in to each other: "When she was about to book a flight home that same morning, I begged and promised to drop everything to take her out. Then I turned off email notifications and work group chats, and immediately hired a taxi to take her to Ky Co white sand beach to take pictures."
"My wife said that even photos taken with my phone are beautiful, and all she needs is for me to be by her side for a few days so she doesn't feel so lonely. Hearing this, I felt so sad. It turns out I've been so preoccupied with work all this time that my wife has been worrying," he said softly.
It's clear that all couples have their own problems, but each chooses what they consider to be the most suitable solutions. There's compromise, understanding, arguments, and conflicts, but they still trust each other and continue to walk together.
Couples' trips may involve many unspoken issues and stories, but if their love is strong enough and forgiveness and understanding are always present, perhaps no obstacle is big enough to drive them apart.

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