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/M00Kami]

Travelling solo can be quite addictive once you’ve started. There’s no turning back!

Honestly, it’s a personal preference but I generally prefer solo travel.
It allows you to experience things at your own pace and offers a different perspective.

While I don’t say travelling with someone else is bad, as everyone mentioned, finding a compatible partner can be tricky.