That's a Deal Breaker
Have you thought about your deal breakers? As a social media influencer I follow, would say, “In life, in business, and in love”.
I have been a fan of the show Married at First Sight (MAFS) since season 1 with Monet and Vaughn, Jamie and Doug, and Courtney and Jason when it was FYI network. Yes, I actually subscribed to a “cable” package just to continue to watch this show, and now it's on Lifetime.
Each season I start off strong, watching the interviews, the “matching” episode, the weddings, and honeymoons. But some seasons, I die off faster than others as I see the train wrecks within one week of living with each other. The last couple of seasons, there has been at least one person that is a super saver and the other is a free spirit that loves to travel. And it's not to say that the “free-spirit” isn't a saver, they just prioritize experiences over some “American dream" tangibles. This has led to disagreements as you know finances are a big topic in marriages. Most of the saver’s mindset is “If you don’t own or want to buy a house, build your credit score and pay down debt, then clearly you are spending money on frivolous things like shopping and traveling”.
That is oh to the contrary. I believe you can have them both. Those close to me know I am a $AVER. I would go to social dinners and just sit and talk. People thought I was weird but I was saving for a house. I wanted to get to know the new people in my city and be a homeowner by 25. I obtained that goal and while saving I still made small trips with friends. Did I travel in the style like? No, but I still was able to save and travel.
There are steps you can take so you can travel and your partner won’t feel like it’s an expense that could be going towards a bill.
Hire a travel advisor…duh. We do all the work so you don’t have to worry about it. We have the relationships with vendors to curate special itineraries so it’s personalized. Then, you aren’t searching seven different sites for flights, lodging, ground transportation, excursions, etc. It will be the best investment for your peace of mind.
Be flexible. Not only with your dates but destination. Of course everyone hits the beaches/ resorts during spring break and summer. So tweak your vacation days to a different location or during offseason. Not only is it less crowded but it can save you money at times.
Plan ahead. Besides some flights, most trips you can pay in installments. So you want to take a family vacation to celebrate a milestone in 2023, start planning now! A deposit can be as low as $100 and final payment isn’t usually until 45 days before departure.
Hopefully these quick tips helped. If you want to chat more, please inquire, I’d love to help you plan your next experience. And if you haven’t thought about your deal breakers, you might want to give it some thought.