Travelling without partner

[Azbubu]

All I've gotten out of this thread is:

1) OP is getting ripped off with that price.
2) Pitbull and Voicy are living in an American Pie movie.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

While OP explores the world, the world will explore his GF.

Then she should go stay with you, you know, for "safe keeping"

 

[foxtrotunicorncharliekilo]

Thanks all. This will be my final post and will ask Mod to close thread. The thread has run its course and I have received valuable feedback (even from the Dr Phil's who have identified my so called commitment issues haha)

Right from the start I'm sure you can see that I was hesitant with this trip, sure it would have been a massive jol but I know she wants to go badly to and if I go without her it would be quite a d1ck move. As you can see there is more to the story though than just a "leave the poor GF at home while I travel the world" She could have easily gone if she really tried as this was a planned trip and money shouldn't have been a problem. This just feels unfair but I guess that is what relationships are about. Give some, take some. What further pushed me was that I am reaching the age where I need to "start settling down" so soon trips like these will not be an option.

Communication is key here and I'm happy to say we finally had a decent conversation about it last night (prior to last night she tried to change the subject at every opportunity) so I am optimistic we will work it out. Even if I don't go there is plenty of other exciting things to look forward to plus I would have saved some money. I am more than happy to help her sort out her financial affairs (if she is willing) but that is a topic for another day. I probably will not consult MyBB Dr Phil's about that one.

To those of you who think travelling alone if you have a partner is sin - I pity you. I think it is a true test of a relationship and afterwards you come out even stronger plus you have no regrets one day. Millions of people do it (even a few in this thread) If your partner cheats on you then it was going to happen anyway. Whether its a 1 week business trip to Cape Town or 3 weeks in Europe the outcome is the same.