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Travel Brings Power And Love Back To Your Life

7 Ways Travel Will Rejuvenate Your Life

By Sylvia SmithPublished 4 years ago 4 min read
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Rumi Jalalud-Din once said, "Travel brings power and love back into your life," and we couldn't agree more!

When is the last time you allowed yourself to travel solo and let go of your inhibitions? Many couples in serious relationships hesitate to be away from their partner for an extended period, but the truth is that being apart for a few days can bring the love back into your relationship.

Is traveling solo good for your relationship? Absolutely! Traveling solo with family or with your close friends can help remind you who you are and what you want out of your life. This journey of self-discovery can be highly beneficial for your love life.f

Couples don't have to vacation together to experience the benefits of travel in their relationship. Here are seven ways travel brings power and love back into your marriage - even when you're traveling alone.

1. Discover Your Inner Strength

Traveling solo is no joke. It takes strength and commitment to be away from your partner and to experience the world without them.

Whether you're traveling with friends or on your own, travel can help you find inner strength. You will realize precisely how capable and adaptable you are. This is great because research shows that one of the most important qualities in a lasting marriage is adaptability.

Adaptability is also essential for travel since some things don't always go to plan.

2. Enhances Appreciation for One Another

The longer you are away from your partner, the more appreciation you will have for one another. You'll appreciate things both large and small that your spouse does for you and how they make you feel daily.

This can bring power and love back into your marriage since studies show that the expression of gratitude toward a partner is one of the highest predictors in relationship satisfaction, commitment, and emotional investment.

3. Builds Communication Skills

When you are away from your partner, you can't rely on quiet, intimate moments (like snuggling on the couch) to connect you.

Instead, you have to practice excellent communication to stay close. This is great for your relationship because it encourages you to be open and honest about your wants, needs, thoughts, and feelings.

Research shows that couple who communicate regularly enjoy a deeper, more satisfying relationship.

4. Increases Partner Trust

Statistics show that couples who trust one another enjoy more fulfilling relationships than those who don't. Trust is especially essential for those who are traveling without their spouse.

To enjoy a successful, thriving marriage, you must be able to trust that your partner:

  • Has your back
  • Will not tell you secrets
  • Is faithful to your relationship
  • Will not take advantage of you
  • Loves you

When you travel without your spouse at your side, you prove your loyalty and devotion to them by staying faithful and respectful. This trust, in turn, will help you experience the full potential to your relationship.

5. Creates Lasting Memories

Traveling can create magical memories that will last you a lifetime.

Not only will your adventures give you plenty to talk about when you come home, but the reminiscing is decisive for your health.

Reminiscing has been shown to result in boosted self-esteem, higher life satisfaction, and increased overall well-being. Whether you're sharing an adventure with your spouse or on your own, you will always look back fondly on your travels.

6. Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Does distance make the heart grow fonder? According to studies, it does! While researching couples in long-distance relationships, results showed that couples who were apart spent more quality time talking and staying in touch than couples who live in the same city. Furthermore, 30 percent of surveyed couples reported feeling more committed to each other after spending time apart.

Having your hobbies, goals, and dreams can be beneficial for your marriage because it keeps your relationship exciting. Research suggests that staying curious about your partner holds your relationship healthy and your serotonin levels up.

7. It Keeps You Healthy

There are some great studies done on how traveling can be beneficial for your health. For example, research done by the U.S. Travel Association found that men and women who take at least two vacations a year significantly lowered their risk of a heart attack.

Stress is another culprit of physical and relationship health decline. The good news is that traveling regularly can also lower stress levels and help keep you feeling happy and fulfilled.

Traveling solo can also lower your risk of depression, which if left unchecked, could have a severe impact on your marriage.

Consider Traveling as a Couple

Traveling solo can bring joy into your marriage, but so can traveling as a couple! It can help you expand your mind, explore new traditions, and strengthen your teamwork.

Research shows that couples who engaged in exciting activities together for 1.5 hours a week (over ten weeks) experienced higher marital satisfaction than usual.

Traveling solo can be great for your relationship. Being away from your spouse for a few days can help you renew your love and learn to appreciate what you have at home. Traveling can also empower you to make your own decisions and find your inner strength.

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About the Creator

Sylvia Smith

Sylvia Smith is a writer who likes to write about relationships and how couples can revitalize their love lives in and out of the bedroom. She is currently associated with Marriage.com. She is a big believer in living consciously.

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