The politics of friend holidays: can they make or break a friendship group?

With summer swiftly approaching, it's a good idea to prepare for the dynamics of your upcoming friends holiday...

Rutija Kulkarni
15th May 2024
Image credit: @FotografieLink from Pixabay

When you include 5 girls, each with different personalities on a trip together you know there are group politics bound to occur. That's exactly what happened when I went on a trip with my four best friends to Goa, India. Holidays with friends are usually the most awaited getaways of the year. But between those sun-kissed beaches, or hilly mountains, lie the reality of these friend groups. Traveling has the potential to strengthen or break a friend group. Mainly, it all comes down to each person's idea of fun. Some crave the adrenaline rush while some want a peaceful getaway instead.

These clashes started arising throughout my trip as well. Two of my friends wanted to parasail at the beach while the three of us just wanted to sit and watch the waves clash against the seashore. Conflict began and before you know it so did the drama. We were resisting the urge to even talk to each other at a point! But that's when we realised that these small trips are planned once in a blue moon. We decided to each have a day filled with activities planned by every member. So, one day was kept for adventure sports, while the other was meant for chugging beers. You see, life is all about balance. 

These are the kinds of trips that require compromise and a whole lot of honest communication.

All in all, these are the kinds of trips that require compromise and a whole lot of honest communication. If each member sits with a stubborn mindset, the days of the holiday just go in the blink of an eye, and before you know it, it's time to pack your bags and leave. Planning the trip and finances are key factors that can cause arguments as well. It's best to talk about each point beforehand and not create chaos amongst your gang. 

Although my best friends and I fought for a solid amount of time, the trip turned out just fine by the end of it. The truth is we've each got a variety of interests and dislikes. But we have to think to ourselves if these differences are worth fighting over when you're there to enjoy yourselves for a few days. So go ahead and plan that trip, and even if you do end up fighting over silly things it'll be a memory to laugh on in a few years anyway! 

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