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writes:My friend and I have the fortune that our school year starts later so we decided to go on vacation later than the masses. Anyway, I'm currently in Dublin, in our hotel room while she's taking a shower. She's driving me crazy and I don't know what to do. For those that have been there know what a crowded city it is. It is bustling with people and it seems to be moving always. My friend underestimated how busy it was and she just hates it. Whenever we walk through the streets she keeps asking me how I can tolerate it. Also, because it's so big she doesn't know the way and finds it hard to navigate. I'm fairing better with it, but she keeps confusing me (i.e. "aren't we supposed to go that way? I'm sure of it!")Anyway, this is the 4th day and I can't wait to go home already. This saddens me because I was looking forward to it and I actually like big cities. We went to Trinity college today and I loved it, but she kept just pacing around waiting for me to be done looking and go back already. I don't know how to make this more enjoyable for her (and me). She keeps holding it against me because I suggested Dublin and now she keeps walking next to me like a grumpy teenager. I am patient, but I've had enough. Any ideas on how to save the vacation? Reply to this Question
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (7 September 2010):
 Tell her that she got lucky, you might have insisted for London, Rome, or New York, all places that are REALLY big and crowded and hectic, compared to Dublin ! Threaten to abduct her and dump her in the middle of some seriously big place - Los Angeles or Mexico City - and leave her alone to find her way back home !
Jokes aside, I hear your pain :) , there is nothing more disappointing that having a long awaited vacation spoiled by the bad mood of a fellow traveller. But, what can you do now- if she is a good friend, just grin and bear, as graciously as you can. It's a matter of having different tastes in terms of vacations, and maybe it's not worth ending a good friendship over that. Just, don't repeat the mistake and next year choose someone else to travel with !
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 September 2010): Tomorrow leave her in the room with a couple of good movies, and go out on your own. If she balks explain to her that she is not enjoying it, and you are, but her unhappiness is ruining it for you. Be kind, but dont let her go unless she promises to be quiet about her dislikes. mal
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