The fact that the holiday season can be a less restful phase for a relationship is also reflected in the breakup statistics. These state that, on average, most breakups of the year occur between May and August. The holiday season could be a reason for this.
There are many hidden possibilities for conflict on vacation. The treacherous thing is that you don’t recognize them right away, because after all, you have the expectation that the couple’s vacation together should be the best time of the year. But that actually reveals the first of five elementary mistakes.
Unrealistic expectationsCouples in particular often have unrealistic, fairytale-like expectations of their vacation together. Everything has to go perfectly, it should be peppered with Hollywood and Instagram moments, but that’s often not close to reality. Something always goes wrong, the flight is delayed, the suitcase is missing, the hotel food is below expectations and much more.
Spatial confinement Most couples are not used to spending 24 hours together. Normally everyone runs after their everyday life. So even on vacation it is often a change to be able to spend the whole day together all at once.
Organization of the day Another point of contention on vacation for couples is often the organization of the day. Maybe one would prefer to relax, but the other would like to do a lot of sport and go on excursions all the time. In any case, it should be communicated in advance how you imagine the holiday together.
No therapy trip A holiday together is not therapy to save an already cracked relationship. Convulsive sex and fundamental debates should definitely not take place on vacation. If only because you don’t have a chance to avoid each other.
Leave small-mindedness at homeSince you spend an extraordinary amount of time together on vacation, you notice more and more little things about your partner, which sometimes annoy you. Here the motto applies, just let five be straight. There’s no point in complaining on holiday with sayings like “You’ve always been so slow”, your partner will probably not get any faster and your mood will change. Just take a deep breath and close your eyes.
Sources: Emotion, Galeria Reisen, Miss
