I love cruises, but my wife of 33 years doesn't. I've gone on 30 without her - and the arrangement works for us both.

I love going on cruises, but I go alone because my wife of 33 years does not. Fortunately, she encourages my travels.

I was disappointed because I really wanted to keep going on them, and up to this point, we'd always vacationed together. But I decided that I'd rather go on a cruise by myself than not at all.

I have learned to enjoy traveling alone, and our relationship is stronger than ever.

While we're apart, my wife uses her alone time to concentrate on hobbies and interests she enjoys that I might not care for.

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