Why do people take separate vacations?

Separate travels can add a new dimension to your relationship, allowing you to deepen your connection and understanding of one another. You may not be on the trip, but it's still an opportunity for you to expand your knowledge, discover more about your spouse's interests and get outside your comfort zone.



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I asked Melissa Johari, a counselor known as the Couple Wellness Expert in Toronto, to weigh in. Johari says that every couple is different, but if there is trust, openness, and communication in a relationship, then there's no harm in taking separate vacations.

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Obviously, if 59% of couples are doing it, it's not uncommon. Still, the article offers a few tips on traveling separately: Trust each other, keep costs down where possible, and prepare for judgment. Evidently, some people may look down on the idea of separate vacations as a sign that your relationship isn't very good.

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“Traveling solo can be an excellent practice in a relationship,” Baxo tells Flash Pack. “It allows for both people to build their sense of self and feel more confident as a whole and complete individual. It's also an opportunity to experience the joy in missing someone. Absence does make the heart grow stronger.”

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If your boyfriend or husband wants to travel alone, this could mean one of several things: He feels that he needs time alone to work on himself and do things he enjoys; OR. He has been planning this solo trip for a long time and intends to complete it alone; OR.

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Traveling by yourself is an incredible experience, and I'd recommend it for anyone, even if you're in a relationship. Having the space to learn and grow away from your partner is an important aspect of a healthy relationship. Now, you'll just need to decide where in the world your solo travels will take you...

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If your girlfriend wants to travel alone, this could mean one of several things: She wants time alone to work on herself and do things she enjoys; or. She has been planning to take a solo trip since before you met; or. She thinks that you won't enjoy the destination and she will have a better time alone; or.

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The 2-2-2 Rule involves going on a date night every two weeks, spending a weekend away every two months and taking a week-long vacation away every two years. The idea behind it is that prioritizing and planning to spend time together strengthens your relationship.

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If one likes to plan while the other likes to do things at the last minute, this can all come to a head when traveling on vacation together and cause a lot of stress on the relationship. The most stressful part of travel—that gets exaggerated on vacation—is the individual personalities of the couple.

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Solo travel is a really fulfilling experience and I would wholeheartedly suggest it to anyone with a love for travel. One of the big pros is the independence you develop from going it alone. You spend time learning about different cultures and destinations, and along the way you end up learning a lot about yourself.

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Vacation arguments may seem like they're about pool time vs shopping or visiting a museum vs. taking a hike. But in reality, they're about our need for both intimacy and independence. Both partners want to feel deeply connected, but they need to connect in their own way.

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