Igor Rodrigues
42 percent of Americans said that going on a vacation with their partner has rekindled the spark of love again, according to new poll.
A survey of 2,000 adults looked at the potential of vacationing with others and found that three-quarters of respondents said vacations are great for those looking to keep love alive in their relationship (77%).
Overall, the average person reported that vacations make feel 65% happier, with more than half (58%) agreeing that their ‘world feels bigger’ after coming back.
Conducted by OnePoll for BeachBound, the survey found that 76% agree that just spending time on vacation with their loved one makes them feel refreshed—and eight out of ten said traveling with someone is one of the best ways to strengthen your bond.
In fact, 64% of respondents said they’ve learned the most about their loved ones while on vacation.
Vacationing with a loved one is also a time for stepping out of your comfort zone, with 61% revealing they’re more likely to be adventurous with others on vacation than by themselves.
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Also, seven in 10 people shared that they feel more in touch with themselves when returning from a trip than before, and a third of Americans have even had an epiphany about some aspect of their life when on vacation.
“With couples seeking opportunities to reconnect, a romantic getaway and escape from daily life can help couples rediscover themselves,” said Erica Doyne, senior vice president, marketing and communications for AMResorts.
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However, another poll taken conducted year showed that almost two-thirds (63%) of American adults were more interested in planning “staycations”—trips that are closer to home—than they were a few years ago.
Whether it’s up the road or thousands of miles away, couples are likely to improve their relationship by getting out of the house.