A woman's experiences reflect a common trend among couples who struggle with conflicts during vacations. Despite encouragement from her friends who express concern about couple trips leading to problems, she and her husband embark on a trip to New Zealand, eager to enjoy their time together. However, they encounter bickering almost immediately due to jet lag and differing opinions. Expert insights reveal that the desire to enjoy vacations can paradoxically lead to stress and conflicts, especially in intimate relationships.
"Vacations are a culturally sanctioned time to unwind, but the pressure to enjoy often backfires - especially in the bedroom. You cannot schedule desire, it much prefers breaking the rules rather than following them."
"That would quickly become problematic," said a friend when I mentioned my trip, highlighting a common concern many couples face when vacationing together.
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