Do you know how to test your relationship

 

12 situations test your relationship on holidays

1. Crashing your rental car

Nothing says "relationship test" like a fender bender in a foreign country. The stress of dealing with rental agencies, the language barrier, and whether your travel insurance will reimburse you. The sheer inconvenience can turn a holiday into a nightmare.

2. Getting lost

Being tasked with navigation raises a debate on its own. Men often pride themselves on their navigation skills while women are usually (unfairly) labeled as having no sense of direction. Wandering off the beaten path can lead to unexpected adventures – or heated arguments. When you find yourselves hopelessly lost on the wrong side of town, it almost always turns into blaming each other. It’s the ultimate test in teamwork to find your way back.

3. Dealing with different travel styles

One of you loves a jam-packed itinerary while the other prefers to lounge by the pool. Balancing different travel styles requires compromise and sometimes sitting alone for half a day.

4. Unexpected expenses

A sudden change in plans or an unforeseen expense can throw a spanner in your budget. It can be especially trying if you have separate finances and different incomes. Money matters are a sensitive topic at the best of times, let alone when things go pear-shaped.

5. The missed meal

Sometimes, you just want that taste of home, like a Vietnamese salad bowl from Sydney (so not still mad about it). When you’re forking out €30 (almost $50) for a pizza in Rome, it can be hard to justify adding an entrée or dessert, even though they’ve caught your eye on the menu. Food is such a big part of experiencing other cultures, especially for foodies. It can be a minor annoyance or a major letdown when you miss out.

6. Getting Covid

And being quarantined in a tiny hotel room when you’re meant to be out and about having the time of your life. Add kids to the mix and you’ll be considering divorce.

7. Being scammed

Like signing a petition and being asked for cash, having your credit card skimmed, or getting your bag stolen. It often leads to hours wasted at the police station, calls to your travel insurance, filling in forms, and worrying about replacing your possessions.

8. Dealing with language barriers

Hello, misunderstandings. Navigating a country where neither of you speaks the language can be challenging and inevitably lead to mistakes. Patience and a good translation app are essential.

9. Forgetting essential items

Like realizing you've left behind your passport or medication, causing panic and frustration. Add a massive detour or missing out on a flight to retrieve the item and you’re almost certainly in argument territory.

10. Balancing alone time

For some holidays are an opportunity to spend loads of time together. But it can be overwhelming for those who enjoy their alone time. A short solo walk or an hour spent reading can recharge your relationship batteries.

11. Running out of things to talk about

Somehow, spending weeks away together means you’ve caught up on all your updates. When you’re experiencing the same thing together every day, you have less to discuss

12. You have completely different interests

Traveling with a friend or lover usually means compromise when selecting activities. Your interests aren’t going to be completely identical. However, when you can’t find a single activity to agree on, it makes you question. What do you actually have in common?

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