Keeping independence & solo travel while in a relationship

I'm an introvert, he's an extrovert and I’ve been on a journey to figure out how to honor my own dreams of independence, alone time and exploration—without sacrificing the amazing relationship I’ve built. And a vulnerable conversation with my boyfriend was all it took to be able to have both!

In this video, I open up about:

0:00 Why I Felt Stuck
1:22 Baby Steps to Freedom – How I’m easing into my solo adventure without drastic changes.
2:50 The Wanderlust Side of Me – Why I rented out my house instead of selling it.
4:10 Love vs. Independence – The tricky balance I’m learning to navigate.
7:35 The Conversation That Changed Everything – How honest talks with my partner reshaped our relationship.
10:00 Planning My Solo Adventure – What I’m doing to prepare for my first solo trip.
12:30 Freedom Without Breaking Up – How I’m staying true to myself while keeping love alive.
15:00 Lessons From Feeling Stuck – What I wish I had known earlier about love and independence.

If you’re in a relationship but still long for freedom and solo adventures, this video is for you. It’s not about choosing between love and your dreams—it’s about breaking free *without breaking up.* 💖

Let’s redefine what it means to love, live, and dream—together and apart.
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My purpose for this channel is to help others get 'unstuck.' I've been stuck in something I wanted out of for my whole life - starting with the super strict religion I grew up in, my marriage from 18 - 25, many other relationships, and finally my businesses that got too big and too stressful for me.

In my 40's, I'm finally taking the final steps to get myself free.

I've come a long ways.I just have some business things I need to get through, and then I need to rent out my house and hit the road!

Camper Van, AirBNB, we will see where the journey takes me!

Some of my core values are kindness, 'follow the love not the fear,' 'always learning,' 'seek the truth,' and 'be present in my moments because life is short.'

#SoloTravelWhileInLove
#BreakingFreeWithoutBreakingUp
#LoveAndIndependence

[RhinoJulie]

UPDATE: I tried it...and I missed him haha. I'll still be planning solo trips when he doesn't want to go with me, but for the most part we will be traveling together 💚 So thankful to have such an amazing partner.

[CesarHernandez-ocsb]

I appreciate how you've been vulnerable with your partner at every stage, like how you expressed that you wanted to totally plan a trip and not compromise your interests. Very cool.

[daniellassander]

Doing something that is good for you is not selfish, because you become a happier person that they get to enjoy. Someone that is more full of excitement that makes you a more interesting person to be around, and you also create more things to talk about which is also good.

[CathleenJohnston]

You did so much work. Have a great adventure!

[narcoosseefl]

Let him go. You're not ready for an actual relationship. Godspeed to you.