Stress Free Relationships On Holiday-00-7250

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According to Femalefirst magazine, research results from match.com and Expedia revealed that almost half of Brits developed conflicts during their holidays and nearly one in ten couples split up and a further percentage of married couples started divorce proceeding after their holidays.

So why might our relationships be at risk? A few common pitfalls may hinge around the emotional issues that we tend to take with us on holiday. Money worries and problems at work for instance may trigger flare-ups and conflicts with our partners and hinder us from enjoying our holidays even when we are surrounded by the people we love and in the midst of the most relaxing of environments.

Some people find themselves wanting to be left alone when they are experiencing these anxieties. They become irritable over the tiniest things, or even say things that may intentionally push loved ones away.

We must remember that the more we stock up our concerns in silence the more unlikely we are able to enjoy our holidays with each other. And no matter how long we may have known each other, we can't expect our partners to read our minds.

Psychiatrist ...
... Mark Goulston, MD, the author of Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone, observes that People often think their significant others should be able to read their minds, he further points out that it is unfair for us to expect our partners to know what is bothering us without first opening up to them.

This emotional gap doesn't have to be, we need to remember that our core concern is to enjoy our holiday times together and maintain closeness. If we take time to talk to each other about what it is that is worrying us we will not only increase the chances of having a wonderful time but also become closer as a couple.

There are of course other triggers of conflict with our partners whilst on holiday besides the emotional issues we take with us on holiday. Some of us spend far too much time worrying about others. It is hard enough trying to ensure that our families, kids and relatives are all happy and having a good time. If we are not careful we may find that there is little room for us to cater for our own happiness and even neglect that of our partners. We probably have high expectations; and have planned things to go accordingly to our ultimate perfection. No wonder we are disappointed when things don't go according to plan. And yet if we can learn to be flexible and reduce expectations; we can enjoy our holidays more.

Holidays are a great time of joy to share and remember for days to come. They can enhance the health of our relationship both as a couple and as a family. That is why getting on better at this time is of great importance.

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