I think married people would relate to this when I say – you only truly get to know a person once you live together. And while we live in a majorly conservative society that looks down upon dating, live-in relationships and physical intimacy before marriage, living together or taking trips together before making a life-long commitment to a person seems like a pretty decent idea.
That is because when you’re dating somebody or your family has set up an arranged marriage for you, your partner would try to be on their best behavior. No matter how long you’ve been in a relationship, you only get to know how your person really is on a day-to-day basis once you get to be around them 24×7.
A guy named Aaraynsh took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an interesting idea – that couples should take trips together before getting married. Just like pre-wedding shoots, couples should have pre-wedding trips.
“I think couples should take a trip together before getting married. It helps you understand each other better. When you travel with someone, you see how they handle tough situations – whether they stay calm or get frustrated. It also gives you a sense of their spending habits and whether they’re adventurous or more reserved. A pre-wedding trip can reveal things about your partner that they might not even know. There should be a thing like pre-wedding trips, just like pre-wedding photoshoots,” he posted.
Have a look at his post here:
I think couples should take a trip together before getting married. It helps you understand each other better. When you travel with someone, you see how they handle tough situations – whether they stay calm or get frustrated. It also gives you a sense of their spending habits and…
— Aaraynsh (@aaraynsh) December 17, 2023
Several people had various kinds of opinions about this idea. On the one hand, there were some who thought that it was a very good idea indeed as couples would realize what their partners are like while cohabitating and when a stressful situation arises. On the other hand, a lot of people seem to think that going out for trips with your partner before marriage is something that no Indian family would accept.
I think more than that, DNA and genetic medical background should be matched before getting married.
More than kundli, this will make more sense.
But I really don’t understand, if someone falls in love, spends enough time with each other, will anyhow be in acceptance of each…
— Mayank Sehgal (@mayank_sehgal) December 18, 2023
Best friends are found on the playing field
Best life partners are found on a week long trip— Sleepy Classes (@SleepyClasses) December 18, 2023
Been there. Done that. One of the best decisions ever.
— Aakash Chowkase (@aakash_ch) December 18, 2023
I’m stunned that they don’t.
Holidays together are essential before taking the leap.
— Avtar Gill (@AvtarGill53) December 18, 2023
When boy/girl knows that he/she is under scanner,then it doesn’t matter you go out on a trip or dinner or anything else behaviour will be top notch if they clearly know what are their negative points which can affect the decision of the next person.
+— 👁️Eyes of The RINNEGAN👁️ (@True_Rinnegan) December 18, 2023
India me ye possible hi nahi hoga.
— Chhaya Soni (@chhayasoni120) December 17, 2023
1. I don’t think the society we live in is accepting of such a concept
2. I think it’s nice to get to know a person over a course of time. Few surprises (not shocks) here and there keep life interesting
— CA Rishika Gupta (@rishrox19) December 18, 2023
Very nice suggestion but life is not “a trip”. You’re a different person altogether when you’re relaxed & enjoying on a vacation. Life with your partner unveils when bua,chacha,mama maami type ppl enter ur life alongwith nanad saas & sasur. Plus different food & daily habits etc. https://t.co/lR1VXxJkVc
— Adi (@snee0810) December 18, 2023
There were also many who thought that instead of going out for trips, which is short-lived and people would try to be on their best behavior, couples should live together for a while before getting married.
Couple Trips are always about getting closer physically nd having fun. It aint compatibility.
If u want to see whether couples fit then they have to live together for atleast sm duration and run the house. Then they ll realise if they r entering into a mess or not. https://t.co/tLXjKUL0ma
— Tr♐️ggered Radiologist ⚛️ (@ExasperatingRad) December 17, 2023
1. Most Indian families won’t allow 🤣
2. Most trips will end up in marriages being called off 🤣🤣 https://t.co/yISr2qlxXy— Dr. Falguni Vasavada (@falgunivasavada) December 18, 2023
More than that actually Live In is also best option if you are doing love marriage tbh. That’s when you know each other well and can realize if you both can sail through or not https://t.co/oqGHrMxA2Z
— lazy ass (@dien_khungts) December 18, 2023
I have a better idea why not try live-in relationship, compatibility will be checked fully. https://t.co/qWT6cIrUav
— Deepak. (@WicketHawkx) December 18, 2023
This! And I would say not just for couples even if you want to know about a person in general going on a trip with them is the easiest way to understand who they truly are. https://t.co/xo5CMl8xfn
— Yashraj Gavhane (@YashrajGavhane) December 18, 2023
What are your views on this? Do you think pre-wedding trips would be helpful?