My wife and I had some similar conversations this past week while we were on vacation. We decided to change our plans up last minute and while it ended up costing us more, we probably had a better time because of it. There was a point where I just needed to stop worrying about the money.
Yep. I need to get us into a position where we can worry much less and make more lifestyle decisions. However, even going on what we do now, we can make the occasions more valuable, just by inviting some friends to share :)
Yeah, that is a good point. My wife and I took this last trip alone. It was necessary, but not as fun as with a group.
I find that a lot of families are doing things alone too, which is obviously good in some respects, but they are breaking friendship ties too. This means that that aren't necessarily demonstrating social interaction to their kids.
No kids for me, so that is not a problem 😃. We have a couple of friends we camp with most of the summer. As their kids are getting older and more involved in things they have to pull back a little, but I know that will change eventually.