Traveling has always been my passion, but my husband is a homebody. Our love for cruising saved our marriage after our kids went to college. Cruises offer the perfect balance of adventure for me and comfort for him.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement Once our two daughters went off to college, it seemed my husband and I had different plans for enjoying our empty-nest years . I love traveling and was excited to do more of it, just the two of us.
For me, there's nothing like going to a new destination to experience local culture, taste new foods, and see amazing sights. My husband, on the other hand, is a homebody who was looking forward to spending more time relaxing. He seeks comfort and loves to relax by watching sports in his recliner after work and on weekends.
Plus, travel can be tough for him. He's a powerlifter and personal trainer , so his 6-foot-4, 270-pound frame doesn't fit comfortably in standard airplane seats. Advertisement With such different visions of how we'd spend our free ti.