The old adage “everything has its time and place” is not always true. There are many happenings that take place at entirely the wrong time, such as having a sneezing attack while you’re talking through your vows on your wedding day.

Sometimes, issues like that can easily be laughed at, and moved on from. But what if the issues are deeper and more deep-rooted in the event itself? For example, what if you’ve had a wonderful vacation so far, only to be asked for a quick divorce or breakup from your partner?

Well, that can throw a spanner in the works. No longer does relaxing on the beach with a mojito seem like a good use of your time. In this post, we’ll discuss a few steps you can take from there, despite the difficulty and misfortune of this timing:

Be Professional

That might not be the advice you were expecting, but it’s helpful nonetheless. Sure, you may have a range of emotions you’re dealing with, but getting into protracted discussions right now isn’t necessarily what you need. You have plans that need to be managed while on vacation, and co-operation is essential for that. It’s not good for your partner to leave while they have your passport, or for your tickets to be null after one returns home. If you want to keep the vacation going, make an action plan for whether you’ll do that together or not. If you want to go home, discuss this desire, and make plans. There’ll be plenty of time for the harder discussions while you’re at home.

Prioritize Self-Care & Emotional Wellbeing

Just focus on yourself for now. While planning your return home, discuss your need for space, and try to relax. Go for walks where you can, plan your belongings put together your luggage, and make a timeline you can rely on. Indulge in a long soak in the bath, rent a film, enjoy room service, or whatever helps you relax a little more without ruminating on the issue too much. Sometimes it’s just best to get your head together before you follow those next steps, to avoid saying or doing something you regret. It’s okay if you need to book a separate hotel room and tend to yourself.

Seek The Support Of Friends Or Family

At this time, you might find further help with the support of your friends and family. That might involve calling to have them pick you up from the airport, or even coming out to see you so you can enjoy the vacation together now that your partner has returned. You might just video call with them so you can enjoy some socializing separate from your current situation with your partner. This way, you can also plan your return and any help you need, such as staying on their sofa for a little while as you move out of your partner’s house. When you know this is planned, you don’t have to sit around wondering what to do next.

With this advice, we hope you can deal with this misfortune much more easily.

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