People have asked us what it’s like traveling full-time as a couple and how we’re able to survive being together almost every minute of every day. For some couples, the thought of being together 24/7 seems as appealing as a root canal without drugs, and one would assume we’d want to strangle each other at some point.

But the reality is it’s not as horrible as you think!

While there are challenges and disagreements, like who’s the better driver or how we should pack the truck, we typically get along very well.

Maybe it’s because we’ve been around each other for so long while working from home or since we’re both extremely passionate about road life, but traveling together has never been a problem. Besides, you can survive any relationship issue with counseling and modern drugs. LOL!!

Here’s the deal.

If you truly care about your partner, you can work through almost anything, and I’m gonna give you some tips on how to do it.

The Best Survival Tips I Can Offer

In 33 years of marriage, I’ve screwed up thousands of times and I’ve learned a lot of valuable lessons about how to make a relationship work — though to be honest, I still don’t always always get it right. For some reason, I like to kick hornet nests and suffer the consequences. 🙄

Anyways. If you want to make your road trip enjoyable, here’s what I know.

1. Have a positive mindset.

The most valuable advice for getting started as a traveling couple is to have a positive mindset from the very beginning.

If you go into it thinking the experience will suck, you’re gonna have a huge problem. And I guarantee there will be no nookie for you! On the other hand, if you decide it will be an awesome adventure and focus on the good, you’re going to have a way better outcome overall.

But let me be clear. It’s not always easy.

My moods can swing like the pendulum of death, causing some nasty destruction, and there are times she has murderous menopausal moments. So sometimes, we have to work harder to avoid World War III.

Yet overall, we look at all the positives, strive to practice love and patience, and then mix in some make-up sex and a lot of good laughs!

2. Practice clear communication.

Couples aren’t always the best at communicating, especially if it’s between a man and a woman, because interpreting those words doesn’t always translate properly. And despite what women think, men cannot read minds.

Regardless of whom you have a relationship with, it’s essential to communicate clearly with each other. Sometimes this requires patience and breaking things down so even a six-year-old could understand it.

Those who learn to communicate will adapt nicely.

3. Avoid unnecessary fights at all costs.

There are times when going into battle is a good idea, like the proper way to pack your pickup truck for traveling. 😉 Then there are way more times when it’s an even better idea to just keep the peace.

Pick and choose your battles wisely as a couple. Often, we let the smallest things become a war, and it’s unnecessary.

Take a deep breath, give it some time before speaking, and then see if it’s worth the fallout. Most of the time it’s not.

4. Work together as a team.

You will always need someone to have your back. This means you need to fully trust each other and find ways to work together on everything you do. It will require compromises and sacrifices sometimes. But that’s in any relationship.

It’s important to encourage and support each other during the challenges because there will be times when life on the road is hard.

Help each other out and you’ll be amazed at the results.

Don’t be afraid to give it a go!

When I was younger, I never imagined in a million years I’d be married and traveling full-time as a couple, yet it’s been one of the most rewarding times in my life. We love our time together and look forward to every opportunity to be out on the road.

If you’re considering exploring the world AND leaping into the unknown as a couple, just know you can do it.

There are a lot of fun adventures awaiting you both.

And remember to laugh a lot.