It's not okay to not work things with your SO.
Jeff and his wife have a big fight the evening before a special trip that they planned.
Jeff wants to go on the trip.
Jeff pleads with his wife to go on the trip with him, apologizing for his mistake.
Jeff decides to go on the trip without his wife to avoid conflict.
Jeff and his wife go on the trip and use it to patch their relationship.
Jeff's wife files for divorce while Jeff is away.