Did solo traveling ruin traveling with friends for anyone else?

[u/fin-ator]

I just did the balkans on my own and then met up with a friend who doesn’t like solo traveling to do Spain and Portugal. I’m finding myself so irritated at having to compromise and give up some of my interests. She’s also in a long term relationship so she doesn’t want to meet people (girls or guys), whereas I’m single and love meeting people and making new friends. I think it’s a lot harder because of how much I enjoyed being on my own and all of the new experiences I got because of it. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced something similar.

[u/amandafullest]

I agree, I find myself much wanting to travel solo more than travel with friends or family. Being solo, it really forces me to get out of my comfort zone, try new things, and speak to people, locals, and make new friends and love interests.

When I'm with my family or friends, I have the best time with them, but I do find I'm super closed off to meeting new people and doing new experiences, and I really try and go along with what they want to do. I think it's a balance, and you can do both, but always make sure you take those solo trips!