Travelling Companions
Ah, the joys of travelling with a couple...
I love Susan and Brian, but travelling with a couple can be difficult. When they weren't canoodling, they were fighting. I had a great time, and sometimes the best times were when I went off by myself. I felt superfluous most of the time anyway. They did a lot of cuddling, whispering, and storming off.
The high point of the tension was the last morning. Some sort of argument happened and I wasn't quite sure what was said exactly, but suddenly Brian and I were on our way to breakfast alone. Susan walked by, but didn't stop. The scooters were due back at 1:30 and we had planned to visit the beach before catching a train. When we caught up to Susan after breakfast, she had already decided that she would be staying another night, without us. It had been her idea to go to the beach, but she was no longer interested. This confused me, so when she approached me to tell me she was pissed off and wanted to stay, I paused, feeling uncomfortable and said, "Um...ok." This wasn't the correct response (girl culture tells me that a girl who says angrily, "no you go, I'll stay here" means you shouldn't leave, but I didn't think Susan was that girl! Oops.) I discovered as she rolled her eyes and turned to walk away. I quickly corrected and said that, of course, I wanted her to come, because I really didn't like the idea of leaving someone behind in the gorge. She was convinced though, and after some tension-filled moments, Brian and I hopped on the scooters and drove back into Hualien.
I felt awful about this, but Brian assured me that she was pissed off at him and this had nothing to do with me. I did feel a little like the kid whose parents are divorcing. Is this my fault? Do you still love me? Can you divorce your friends? Brian and I had a long, awkward ride home on the train (6 hours with no seats!) to think about it.
I texted Susan this morning and she has arrived safely back in Taichung, she said she simply needed some time alone and that she's feeling better now. This makes sense since the two of them live together, work together, share a scooter, and travel together. It's enough to drive anyone insane. Sadly, the tension came to a head on the last day of what had been a superb trip until that morning. I did feel like I had been placed in the crossfire, and I'm not even getting any! All the crap of a relationship and none of the benefits...That ain't right!
Lesson learned: don't travel with couples who are either bickery, super touchy-feely, or both. :)
I love Susan and Brian, but travelling with a couple can be difficult. When they weren't canoodling, they were fighting. I had a great time, and sometimes the best times were when I went off by myself. I felt superfluous most of the time anyway. They did a lot of cuddling, whispering, and storming off.
The high point of the tension was the last morning. Some sort of argument happened and I wasn't quite sure what was said exactly, but suddenly Brian and I were on our way to breakfast alone. Susan walked by, but didn't stop. The scooters were due back at 1:30 and we had planned to visit the beach before catching a train. When we caught up to Susan after breakfast, she had already decided that she would be staying another night, without us. It had been her idea to go to the beach, but she was no longer interested. This confused me, so when she approached me to tell me she was pissed off and wanted to stay, I paused, feeling uncomfortable and said, "Um...ok." This wasn't the correct response (girl culture tells me that a girl who says angrily, "no you go, I'll stay here" means you shouldn't leave, but I didn't think Susan was that girl! Oops.) I discovered as she rolled her eyes and turned to walk away. I quickly corrected and said that, of course, I wanted her to come, because I really didn't like the idea of leaving someone behind in the gorge. She was convinced though, and after some tension-filled moments, Brian and I hopped on the scooters and drove back into Hualien.
I felt awful about this, but Brian assured me that she was pissed off at him and this had nothing to do with me. I did feel a little like the kid whose parents are divorcing. Is this my fault? Do you still love me? Can you divorce your friends? Brian and I had a long, awkward ride home on the train (6 hours with no seats!) to think about it.
I texted Susan this morning and she has arrived safely back in Taichung, she said she simply needed some time alone and that she's feeling better now. This makes sense since the two of them live together, work together, share a scooter, and travel together. It's enough to drive anyone insane. Sadly, the tension came to a head on the last day of what had been a superb trip until that morning. I did feel like I had been placed in the crossfire, and I'm not even getting any! All the crap of a relationship and none of the benefits...That ain't right!
Lesson learned: don't travel with couples who are either bickery, super touchy-feely, or both. :)
posted by CJ at 6:40 AM
2 Comments:
I've been there, girl. No. Fun. But, I'm glad that the rest of your trip was good. Happy New Year!
(eric) So much for the New Year Menage a Trois....
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