Holiday Romances

gagiteebo

I'm sure at one stage or another we've all experienced the excitement of a holiday romance and usually you come back home and back to reality and it becomes nothing more than a pleasant memory

But are there people out there who've met their OH on holiday and it continued when you got back home? Is it possible from them to work away from the sun, sea and cocktails? Or is it just best to leave what happens on holiday on holiday?

I've recently come back from Spain and met a guy on the first night, he's English but based in Spain but it immediately felt different to the usual holiday romance, I don't fall easily for BS , we've stayed in touch and are getting on really well. He's coming to Ireland in August and if that goes well I'll go back to Spain etc I'm just taking it as it comes at the minute and enjoying it

So what are your thoughts, experiences?

Cookie_Monster

Travel forum --->
maybe PI

Kiera

I've never continued a holiday romance but a few of my friends have and one lad moved over here from England. It didnt work out unfortunately but i'm sure some can.

W.Shakes-Beer

gagiteebo wrote: »

I'm sure at one stage or another we've all experienced the excitement of a holiday romance and usually you come back home and back to reality your hand and it becomes nothing more than a pleasant memory

But are there people out there who've met their OH on holiday and it continued when you got back home? Is it possible from them to work away from the sun, sea and cocktails? Or is it just best to leave what happens on holiday on holiday?

I've recently come back from Spain and met a guy on the first night, he's English but based in Spain but it immediately felt different to the usual holiday romance, I don't fall easily for BS , we've stayed in touch and are getting on really well. He's coming to Ireland in August and if that goes well I'll go back to Spain etc I'm just taking it as it comes at the minute and enjoying it

So what are your thoughts, experiences?

FYP

NUIG_FiannaFail

Ah holiday romances with foreigners never work out. Best to stick to your own and ya can't go wrong.

Xavi6

Tell me more, tell me more OP.

Was it love at first sight?

gagiteebo

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

Travel forum --->
maybe PI

Travel Forum Why?

I'm not looking for advice with a problem, I'm happy with the way things are, I'm just curious to know about other's experiences

Guy:Incognito

gagiteebo wrote: »

he's English but based in Spain but it immediately felt different to the usual holiday romance, I don't fall easily for BS ,

Sure...........:)

Gone Drinking

There's no such thing as holiday "romance" for men, its a holiday riding session.

And i don't mean to burst your bubble, but chances are that guy who you met has banged a rake of birds since you left.

Kiera

Gone Drinking wrote: »

There's no such thing as holiday "romance" for men, its a holiday riding session.

That's not just for men!

Kintarō Hattori

Gone Drinking wrote: »

There's no such thing as holiday "romance" for men, its a holiday riding session.

Not true. For some yes but there are lots of genuine guys too.

Guy:Incognito

Kiera wrote: »

That's not just for men!

Durty.

gagiteebo

Gone Drinking wrote: »

There's no such thing as holiday "romance" for men, its a holiday riding session.

Haha maybe so, technically it wasn't a holiday for him as he lives there Ah sure will see what happens

biko

Sure, have had holiday flings but never anything that was serious or had potential.

Guy:Incognito

gagiteebo wrote: »

Haha maybe so, technically it wasn't a holiday for him as he lives there

Your right, for him it's sport.:)

bonerm

Kiera wrote: »

That's not just for men!

^^ M.O. = use and abuse.

alwaysadub

I've never had a holiday romance.

I've had holiday shags alright though..

gagiteebo

Gone Drinking wrote: »

And i don't mean to burst your bubble, but chances are that guy who you met has banged a rake of birds since you left.

Haha you're a right ray of sunshine aren't you Not all men are arseholes y'know, I'm not a fool either so I'm not living in any bubble

GavRedKing

I did after coming back from holidays when I was 19 with a girl I met in Spain, she was from Galway, and got on well, we met up a few times but nothing serious happened over it.

Mainly the distance and the fact we were both in college, we both understood this, but we actually still keep in contact to this day,as friends, nearly 6 years on.

Spanish Eyes

There is an industry in ladies of a certain age going to places like Turkey and Tunisia to meet younger men. The ladies do fall for it, and go back and forth and give money and gifts to the lads.

I have an acquaintance who does just this about 6 times a year. I don't want to be cruel here, but if they are so successful in pulling young men over there, why doesn't that happen in Ireland for them?

I find that whole scene very seedy. It is paying for sex and a feelgood factor. But then, if they are having a good time and their needs are being met for the price of a holiday, who am I to judge.... just wouldn't get involved at all myself.

I did holiday in Tunisia about 4 years ago and came home a week early it was so sordid what was going on. I was a target myself despite being with my OH. Oh my God I thought out of the place I would never get. Apartments being rented by the hour was one speciality.... I could go on.

Each to their own I suppose.

Super-Rush

I remember the carnival came to town one summer. Good times.

mikom

gagiteebo wrote: »

but it immediately felt different to the usual holiday romance,

That'll be the clamidia.....

gagiteebo

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

There is an industry in ladies of a certain age going to places like Turkey and Tunisia to meet younger men. The ladies do fall for it, and go back and forth and give money and gifts to the lads.

I have an acquaintance who does just this about 6 times a year. I don't want to be cruel here, but if they are so successful in pulling young men over there, why doesn't that happen in Ireland for them?

I find that whole scene very seedy. It is paying for sex and a feelgood factor. But then, if they are having a good time and their needs are being met for the price of a holiday, who am I to judge.... just wouldn't get involved at all myself.

I did holiday in Tunisia about 4 years ago and came home a week early it was so sordid what was going on. I was a target myself despite being with my OH. Oh my God I thought out of the place I would never get. Apartments being rented by the hour was one speciality.... I could go on.

Each to their own I suppose.

Like you say each to their own but :eek:! Thought I'd heard it all lol

Kiera

super-rush wrote: »

I remember the carnival came to town one summer. Good times.

Did you shag the bearded lady?

NothingMan

Never even had a holiday kiss , except when i've been away with the gf obviously.

Had a very attractive girl from Hull chat me up and ask for my number once on a ferry back from Hollyhead. She tried to call me to give me her number but my phone was dead, I never gave her the country code and never heard from her again. That sucked, did piss off my mate who had been eyeing her up the whole journey though, so not a total loss.

Super-Rush

Kiera wrote: »

Did you shag the bearded lady?

Mock all you like but i got free candy floss and unlimited rides on the bumper cars for 2 weeks.

Kiera

super-rush wrote: »

Mock all you like but i got free candy floss and unlimited rides on the bumper cars for 2 weeks.

And beard rash :P

Super-Rush

There was a rash but i don't think it was beard related :eek:
























Scratches

johnnyjb

gagiteebo wrote: »

I'm sure at one stage or another we've all experienced the excitement of a holiday romance and usually you come back home and back to reality and it becomes nothing more than a pleasant memory

But are there people out there who've met their OH on holiday and it continued when you got back home? Is it possible from them to work away from the sun, sea and cocktails? Or is it just best to leave what happens on holiday on holiday?

I've recently come back from Spain and met a guy on the first night, he's English but based in Spain but it immediately felt different to the usual holiday romance, I don't fall easily for BS , we've stayed in touch and are getting on really well. He's coming to Ireland in August and if that goes well I'll go back to Spain etc I'm just taking it as it comes at the minute and enjoying it

So what are your thoughts, experiences?

Does he have a yaght and a set of lovely suits. If so you just hooked up with a drug dealing bail jumping tax exile fugitive from london. Be sure to hang around till the repeative beatings and drug binges start, thats when you become his queen:D. Dont worry we ll all know its you when you go on a BANGED UP ABROAD style show to tell your story

Motley Crue

Xavi6 wrote: »

Tell me more, tell me more OP.

Was it love at first sight?

Tell me more, tell me more

Did he put up fight

Luxie

Dunno if this counts, but a friend of mine was flatsharing with an American lass. American lass's brother comes to visit for two weeks and at it was love at first sight.

She had moved to the states within months and they've now been married almost six years.

Mint Sauce

have had one or two

ElaElaElano

Every day is a holiday in this house.

The romance- that's more sporadic.

Maigh Eo

Hey I think that you should wait to see how things are when he comes to ireland and take it from there!

Bazzy

Sure how many people in mosney are riding no wonder all the single people dont want to leave

gagiteebo

Maigh Eo wrote: »

Hey I think that you should wait to see how things are when he comes to ireland and take it from there!

Sound advice That's what I'm doing, just taking it as it comes! If it works fantastic, if not, well then it's been a fun ride (no pun intended)

Fizman

July of last year I went to Jersey with a few mates for 5 nights. Ended up meeting a gorgeous Portuguese girl and seeing her for the few days we were there. Haven't met since but every now and then chat on FB. I had an open invite for quite a while and to be honest I'm pretty disgusted with myself that I didn't go over for a weekend.

Thinking that it was all downhill from there, I then go to Crete in August and end up meeting the most amazing looking Russian girl I've laid hands on. This was just for my last few nights of the holiday, but my God I was blown away. Every now and then we keep in touch on FB, but I feel as if I'm only tormenting myself tbh (her FB albums puts anyone elses I've seen to shame - photogenic b1tch ).

Actually down through the years I've met up with some lovely ladies on my travels, but never really took them much further tbh. That makes me sad.

One day I might have the balls to follow one up.

sassychick

NUIG_FiannaFail wrote: »

Ah holiday romances with foreigners never work out. Best to stick to your own and ya can't go wrong.

Not entirely true FiannaFail,my OH is a foreigner we met on holidays 2 years ago and never been happier:DHe moved here from poland and we are working out really well...so it can sometimes happen !!!

Pawpad666

I married my holiday romance!

gagiteebo

Pawpad666 wrote: »

I married my holiday romance!

Aww now that's what I'm talking about! Congratulations That put a smile on my face!

Pawpad666

Thanks. 5 years now.
I must go on another holiday soon and get an upgrade!! :pac: