Cruising w/o your significant other

[SxyEbnyFem]

Even though my bf & I are going on our first cruise ever with some pals (who are couples as well), I am also taking a second cruise with the gals later that same year. Being that I have never cruised before, I am excited about both cruises!!

 

One of our pals is having issues with his gf coming along with me on the gal pal cruise. (I am really not that bad of an influence, ya know! )

 

So, this brings me to ask, how many of you have cruised without your significant other (be that wife, husband, girlfriend or boyfriend)? If you haven't done so, would you?

 

Happy sailing,

T.

 

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[bonstersd]

I cruised last year w/o my bf and I had a blast. He won't go on cruises, so I have to go without him. I did all the things I've done on the previous cruises, except I didn't flirt w/any boys. I drank, danced, gambled, ate, and met some really great people. I'm going again w/o the bf in February with a big group of people. I'm even sharing a cabin with a male friend and the bf has no problem with it. Trust in a relationship is all that is needed!

 

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[SxyEbnyFem]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bonstersd:

Trust in a relationship is all that is needed!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

BINGO! I totally agree.

 

We invited them to go along with us on the couples cruise. She wanted to go, but he refuses to cruise as well. That's why I thought inviting her along for the gal cruise was perfect! Guess not!

 

Nothing like gal time together & I think cruising would be a fabulous way to spend it! Needless to say, she is booked to go. Guess her boyfriend will just have to get over it.

 

Happy sailing,

T.

 

until my very FIRST cruise

 

 

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[bar10der421]

Haven't sailed without DH yet, but my best friend and I have been to Disney World twice without husbands and we used to go to the beach every summer for a long weekend. She even left her daughter at home. (Took her on one of the Disney trips). Girls need time to be girls!! And s/o's need to trust!

 

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[Randy & Carmen]

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Randy ~ Build17@aol.com

Dallas, TX

 

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[teedee]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SxyEbnyFem:

 

We invited them to go along with us on the couples cruise. She wanted to go, but he refuses to cruise as well. That's why I thought inviting her along for the gal cruise was perfect! Guess not!

 

Nothing like gal time together & I think cruising would be a fabulous way to spend it! Needless to say, she is booked to go. Guess her boyfriend will just have to get over it.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

I've done it both with a bf and with my female friends and honestly I have had the best times cruising with my girl friends. My last cruise I went with my sister in law and we had the best time ever! Neither one of us did anything we shouldn't, but we had a great time.

 

Terri

 

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[winewanderer]

I would never travel for vacation without my husband. And vice versa. We love being together too much!!

 

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[Randy & Carmen]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Neither one of us did anything we shouldn't, but we had a great time.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Me too!

 

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Randy ~ Build17@aol.com

Dallas, TX

 

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[jeepgirl30]

I would not go on a vacation without my DH. I don't want to spend my vacation time and money without him. Trust in a relationship has nothing to do with it for us. A weekend away somewhere is one thing but an extended vacation is quite another.

 

We also have small children so for me to be away from DH and the kids is just something I don't have a desire to do right now.

 

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[Ari & Jacqui]

I'm with jeepgirl30 on this one. We don't have kids, but I couldn't imagine going away for 7+ days without my honey!

BUT BUT BUT...if this guy won't even go WITH her, then she should by all means go without him...and maybe he'll realize how much he misses her and that she can be independant and he'll come 'round.

I hope you girls have a great groups, couples and gals, and good luck!

 

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[MrNobody]

Host Randy..you've got cruises and Vegas confused...what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...what happens on a cruise gets POSTED on this board...lol...of course, we're all enjoying the hell out of what y'all post ...keep it up...you're making us Texans proud!! Jake

[Randy & Carmen]

That's my point......lol.......you have NO idea what REALLY happens on my cruises ........I can't post all of that....Laura would have my head in a chopping block!

 

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Randy ~ Build17@aol.com

Dallas, TX

 

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[michelle319]

DH and I are cruising together for the second time this August. It's our first 7 night cruise. I can't wait! We are leaving our three boys (11, 8 and 5) home with the grandparents. I have been looking forward to this cruise for forever

 

I've also taken two cruises with "the girls". Both were long weekends (3-nighters) and I had a blast! Nothing like a quick weekend away from all the "Mom" stuff. I came home refreshed and ready to tackle everyday life again. My DH encouraged me to go.

 

Which was better?? Definately the one with DH who is my best friend in the world! I would rather be with him than anyone else. With that being said, it's still perfectly fine to have the "girls only" weekends. In fact, we have one in the works for 2005. Gotta love cruising

 

Michelle

 

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[gatour]

Would I go on a cruise without my wife? Yes. Have I? No. Would I let my wife take a cruise (or any other vacation) with girl friends? Yes. We have different interests, and to me "alone" time can be important.

 

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[MrNobody]

SxyEbnyFem...her bf might be worried about the same thing the guy in a song by Gene Watson was worried about...he's worried that she's out doing what he's home doing without...LOL...or he's worried that YOU might be a bad influence on her...especially in that bathing suit you posted about a couple of weeks ago...LOL...I'd cruise w/o my gf but I'm too tight to pay the 200% fare. Just a thought.

[imsulin]

I've been on cruises with DH (when he was still living), with SO, with kids, with gal-pals, with large groups, and by myself. It really doesn't matter to me! In fact, some of my favorite cruises were the solo ones! Didn't have to wait for anyone, did my own thing, got up and went to bed as I pleased, ate when I wanted, went to the beach for the day instead of doing an excursion, and didn't even hog the one pool chair I had! SO was either in Hong Kong/Belize/London/or who knows where! Grown kids were busy with their lives. Gal-pals couldn't get time off work. Large groups are about once every other year. Have Passport - will travel! That's just my philosophy. I'm with gatour!

[kandj]

DH and I took our first cruise (and prob his last) together and the next 2 were with "the girls". To me it's two totally different experiences.

 

The cruise with the DH was pretty relaxing. He doesn't dance, gambles a little, not one for sightseeing and he's not a late night kinda guy. We pretty much just ate, drank the first night, and spent evenings up on deck looking at the water and talking.

 

Now with "the girls" it was party party party! We go to dinner maybe half the time, go to the bar dancing every night, parasailing, carlos and charlies, go go go! Way toooo much fun!

 

Both are great and I wouldn't give up either nor do I have a preference for one. Honey time and girl time both serve their purposes. If her man can't see that now it'll only get worse if she gives in. Just my NTB humble opinion

 

Kerry

 

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[aggieastrosfan]

I'm taking my mom on a "girl's cruise" in December. I hate the thought at leaving DH home, but as much as he wants to go, he has no vacation left. I'll have to enjoy this one, though, because it'll probably be the only cruise I'll ever get without him, which is fine with me! This one is a chance to take my mom on a real vacation, though; he's been great about it!

 

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[LadySpoilt]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrNobody:

...I'd cruise w/o my gf but I'm too tight to pay the 200% fare. Just a thought. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

Mr. Nobody

Booking a 1A is only 150% of the cruise fare, and only a single port charges (no 150% on the port charge...just the single regular price)...so hurry and book!

Spoilt

 

 

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[kristy]

I haven't done it and probably wouldn't. DH and I just celebrated our 5th yr anniversary and we are still at the point where we love spending time together and we both love to cruise. It wouldn't be an option for us at this time...but who knows down the road!

 

Kristy

 

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[peggy655]

If you are able to afford going away with your girlfriends and not jeopardize your annual vacation plans with significant other I say go for it. For the past several years I have had the opportunity to cruise with six high school friends and we all leave our husbands home when we go away and have a wonderful time. Most of the girls have been friends since the early teens and although each of us have traveled a different path in life it is a lasting friendship that has stood the test of time(over35+ years). Although we started taking a 3 day weekend cruise I have to admit it has been extended to 7days for the past two years. We only see each other once a year as we all live in different regions of the country and all of our husbands encourage us to keep this annual trip alive. I would encourage your friend to do what she wants but also know that should her significant other wants a separate vacation she has to be willing to allow him that freedom too.

[misssea]

Some years back, my girlfriend and I went on our first cruise, leaving behind one husband and one boyfriend. They had a singles deck party one night and because we were "involved", we watched the party from the deck above just to check things out. These two guys came up and asked us why we weren't down below and when we explained our situation to them, they were totally furious to think that 2 girls could be on a cruise but taken at the same time (and be honest and faithful). Besides that night, we had a blast and actually met a lot of great guys who were totally understanding. In fact, by the end of the week, those two guys got to know us through our dinner table mates and realized we weren't all that bad even though we were off limits.

[BrendaB1]

Hi Bonstersd! Nice to see my Conquest buddy again. We had a ball didn't we Bonnie?

I have cruised several times without my b/f. My now ex was a total bore aboard a cruise ship so I started leaving him at home & having the time of my life. I travel now with a happily married g/f whose husband doesn't travel & we have a blast. Why should she miss out seeing the world just because he won't go with her.

 

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[INCHARGE]

Originally posted by kandj:

 

Both are great and I wouldn't give up either nor do I have a preference for one. Honey time and girl time both serve their purposes. If her man can't see that now it'll only get worse if she gives in.

 

My feelings exactly. I leave on Sunday without SO, and I am happily anticipating this trip. I will miss him, and be happy to see him, but as soon as I hit that runway to Puerto Rico, I will be in "cruise mode." My friends will already be there, and we will have a ball. My next cruise with the girls will be the "Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage" They just returned without me, but I will make that trip next year

 

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[halos]

I'm sorry that your girlfriend's SO doesn't trust her....it may just be an immaturity that he'll outgrow, or it may be an insecurity he'll never outgrow. If it's the latter, I hope she gets rid of him before making a serious commitment. Living without trust is not a good thing.

As for your question...I haven't cruised without my husband yet, but it doesn't mean I wouldn't. I don't think I'd manage a weeks cruise without him...I know it sounds sappy but he truly is my best friend (we have been married for 22 years...We started dating when we were Freshman in HIGH SCHOOL!!) I know I'd have a good time away from him for a long weekend, but I don't think I could do a week away...although it doesn't mean if given the opportunity that I wouldn't at least try it!! He would have no issue with me going...which is good because if he did, we wouldn't have lasted this long.

 

 

 

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