I love you now before the trip and I’ll love you after the trip despite any disagreements we have on the trip.

My budget for the trip is $_____ per day.

I Promise:
I promise to communicate what I want because I know you can’t read my mind.
- I’ll tell you if you’re encroaching on my personal time and space before it becomes an issue.
- I recognize that it’s ok to take regular alone time – because sometimes I don’t want to do what you want to do and vice versa. It’s important we feel we have the freedom to see what we want in a particular place. Also, intense experiences produce emotional pressure, and alone time can diffuse that.
- I’ll continue to communicate my expectations as I become aware of them.

I promise to listen when you communicate what you want because it’s easier than trying to read your mind.
- I won’t take it personally – and I’ll be patient – when you’re having a rough day.
- I’ll be conscious of your personal time and space and try to avoid encroaching on them.
- I’ll be flexible with my plans.

You want to get coffee on Monday? Somewhere quiet, I’m tired of going to Broadway. I feel like I can’t hear myself think.

Love,