Travelling has scientifically proven to be a game-changer for those in a relationship, this is because when you travel with your partner, you learn super exciting things not only about the new place but also on a deeper level, and you learn tons of things about each other. Most people would agree that traveling together as a couple is an enjoyable escape from the day-to-day hustle of life.
Don’t hesitate to plan that vacation with your significant other, just go ahead and have that vacation planned, get your suitcases packed and explore the world together.
However, did you know that studies actually show there are real relationship benefits that transpire when you travel together as a couple? Here are six relationship benefits from travelling together:
1. DISCOVER EACH OTHER’S PERSONALITIES
Most times in a relationship, you feel like you know each other all too well, and that there is absolutely nothing left for you to figure out about one another such as the habits, the favourite colours, foods and so on. However, on a trip outside your comfort zone, you really truly discover one another, who you really are when you are not yourself.
Various personality traits are out in the open for you to discover as you might discover that your partner could be excellent at navigation while you aren’t., or you could realize that your partner has a way with meeting new people that is just so attractive, you might just fall in love over again.
2. Effective communication
When you are traveling as a couple, you are with the person almost all the time and this provides you with opportunities to talk to one another, whether it is on a flight, taxi ride, at dinner, or in your hotel room. You are stuck with each other. Therefore, if something is bothering, you have no other choice than to speak up, for better or worse.
The amount of uninterrupted time that you’ll have while on a vacation tends to be far greater than during your usual business week, especially if you truly try to “disconnect” from the digital world during your trip.
It has been proved that couples who travel together are more likely to communicate well with their partners than those who do not travel together.
3. EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK
Teamwork entails many activities from buying of tickets, lodging, transportation, tourist spots to activities, you discuss and check with each other. While doing so, you consider each other’s preferences as well.
Your entire view of working as a team is put to the real test when you’re out there in the world out of your comfort zone, finding your way and figuring the map out together. You get to know each other’s strengths, weaknesses like never before, and you truly begin to complement each other.
In addition, you share the responsibilities, you play to your strengths and support each other’s weaknesses, and that’s a sign of a strong team.
4. CREATE EVERLASTING MEMORIES
Traveling creates once-in-a-lifetime moments and sharing those moments with someone you love makes those moments everlasting. Few years down the line, you might not remember the trivial arguments you had, rather, you’ll remember the good times that helped you grow closer to each other. These are going to be the moments that will remain imprinted in your mind and in your heart for good even in years to come because it might be the time you discovered your partner and, maybe, even fell in love completely for good.
5. CONNECT INTIMATELY
Couples vacation provides an opportune time to reconnect and romance one another as lack of energy and time can have an adverse impact on intimacy. Traveling together is the best opportunity to tear down any protective guards you may have, show your vulnerability and connect with your partner intimately. Being vulnerable with each other and accepting each other at their best and their worst make a relationship even stronger. Travelling together as a couple does not only help you display your vulnerabilities but also find ways to tackle it.
It seems rather reasonable when you consider all the benefits of traveling together. You are able to build your relationship on shared experiences, communicate, learn about each other more in depth, as well as connect or reconnect romantically.
