Travelling is much more
interesting when you have a companion. Whether it is a lover, a husband,
an old friend or someone you met on the trip, everything seems much
more exciting when you have company. You will find yourself doing
everything together and relying on them as they rely on you. However,
how you get along will make all the difference to everyone’s enjoyment
and the success of the trip or expedition. The truth is, the life of
your friendship with the companion can easily be terminated if you do
not know how to keep him/her/them happy.
Do not discuss contentious topics
Yes. Contentious and controversial
topics are usually interesting topics to discuss as they fan the embers
of our thoughts and imaginations. However, they can easily get personal
and turn an exciting moment into a dreadful experience. For instance,
you might be a PDP supporter, while your companion is an APC supporter.
Or perhaps you are a Christian and he is Muslim. Whatever the case, try
to avoid topics on which you disagree, not matter how tempting. It will
only stress you both out, making future altercations more likely.
Instead, stick to mutually pleasing subjects. .
Do not judge, empathize
It is very easy for us to judge people
rather than try to understand and consider their own angle or plight.
When you are travelling with a companion don’t be too quick to make
conclusions about them, give them the benefit of doubt and remind
yourself that you are not perfect as well. No matter what reason you may
think is justifiable for a negative or unfriendly reactions, try and
put it aside while on the journey.
Control your moods
A foul mood can ruin the moment at any
time. No one enjoys a bad mood, and likewise, no one will be happy
spending time with a companion in bad mood…especially when it is a long
trip . Keep track of your emotions, try to avoid situations that could
possibly put you in a bad mood. And if by chance you find yourself
suddenly feeling melancholic for no reason, apologize to the companion
in advance him or at least give him/them a hint. It may not help matters
much, but at least they will have an idea on why your attitude might
have changed or why you are acting strangely.
Apologize after an argument
No matter how peaceable or even boring
two people are, they are bound to have an argument at some point. Even
when you are sure the argument might not necessarily escalate into a
fight, it is important to walk away from it if you can. Walk away; calm
down and approach the issue with a clearer head. If you give it some
thought, you may find out that you might have been a bit wrong.
Apologize for that and don’t throw a feat if your companion does not
acknowledge or accept the apology immediately. Time is a great healer,
with time they most probably would and you could be laughing about it
over a cup of tea an hour later.
Take breaks
No matter how interesting you or your
companion might be, spending every waking moment together may become
stifling in the long run. Ensure you get some time apart from your
companions. If your travel companion wants to spend the day at
sightseeing or visiting a museum, and you’re dying to explore the malls,
why not go your separate ways for a few hours? It will give you both
time to relax Or, at least, hate each other less, and you might actually
start to miss each other. To keep yourselves sane, where possible, plan
‘alone time’ into the program, and just relax.
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