Over winter break, I had the chance to travel with my boyfriend for the first time. But guess what? Not just my boyfriend, his FAMILY too. We went on a cruise together before I even got the chance to eat dinner with them.
I can’t say I am super close to his family, but we’re not total strangers, so it was a bit intimidating hanging out with his parents and two siblings in the middle of the ocean for a week. Much to my surprise, the trip beat my expectations! I got the opportunity to get to know his family in a more relaxed, different environment.
I am also super glad my boyfriend was by my side and never made me feel left out. He also constantly reassured me that everything would be okay and we should enjoy the trip since it was a vacation after all.
Not only did I get to know his family more, but I also got to know my boyfriend more.
It was our first vacation together and we got to experience many things as our “firsts”. We went snorkeling, ziplining, and even gambled (the age was 18 and older). We also did not have internet, so we just focused on each other and our surroundings. Even though we’ve been dating for almost eight months, I am still learning more and more about him.
As cheesy and basic as this sounds, the cruise brought us closer together and made me appreciate him more. So, if you’re not so sure about vacationing with your boyfriend and potentially his family, I’d say go for it! You’ll learn a lot about each other and yourself.