Your travel partner can make or break a trip, so it’s key to pick the right person.

Here are the qualities of an ideal travel companion.

Knowing your travel soul mate, though, can make the experience fun and memorable.

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In fact, many friendships wont lend themselves to travel companionship.

But this quality could stir up problems when dealing with all the curveballs traveling, in particular, throws.

It might be convenient to travel with your best friend, says Cromer.

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outpatient therapist atThriveworks

But the reality is that some people [are just incompatible].

So where do you find these people, if not in your immediate friend group?

Read on for four qualities of an ideal travel companion.

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Theyre flexible and willing to compromise

Flexibility is a key quality for a good travel buddy.

Use their answers to evaluate if this travel pairing will work.

Its really identifying what you are looking to get out of it, she says.

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At the same time, they wont muscle you into only doing what they want to do.

My way or the highway is a trip killer, Raymond adds.

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