Going on a cruise with your partner means you'll be in close proximity for days or even weeks at a time. And because the wi-fi on cruises tends to be notoriously spotty, you may not have a chance to escape from each other by scrolling through social media or texting a friend back home. Before booking a cruise, give your relationship a health check-up first, especially if you're traveling with your significant other for the first time.
Start by comparing your expectations for the cruise to make sure you're on the same page. According to Thrillest, a lot can go wrong on a cruise trip, from seasickness to rainy weather. Discuss how you'll each handle worst-case-scenario days to ensure you don't get disappointed.
Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry Dr. David Austern also explained to the Los Angeles Times that vacations often impact our executive functioning, making us more likely to get stressed and lash out at loved ones. Devise a plan for what to do if you get into an argument. For example, one person may temporarily head to the pool while the other cools off in the shared cabin.
When in doubt, a short cruise lasting just a few days might be better than a long cruise for couples testing the waters (no pun intended).
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