Traveling With Your Partner 11 Key Takeaways

tomazl via Getty Images You can learn many important lessons about your significant other from traveling with them. There’s a reason some people call it “the ultimate relationship test.” “Traveling with a partner can reveal a lot about their personality, habits, and even the dynamics of your relationship in ways that might not surface in daily life,” said Rachel Needle, a licensed psychologist and co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institute. Your Relative Openness To Adventure “Travel shows whether your partner is open to new experiences, eager to explore, or prefers familiar comforts,” Needle said. “This insight can help you better understand their social needs and how they might balance socializing with alone time in your everyday life.” Your Deeper Travel Values “The choices your partner makes while traveling ― whether it’s where to stay, what to do, or how to spend time ― can reveal their deeper values,” Needle said. How You Adapt To Disruption In Routines “Traveling often disrupts routines, and you’ll see how your partner adapts,” Needle said.