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Feeling Distant? How a Vacation Together Can Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage

Feeling Distant? How a Vacation Together Can Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage

Update: 2025-06-11
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Feeling disconnected from your spouse? You're not alone. Life’s busy seasons — raising kids, careers, and constant responsibilities — can slowly erode intimacy and connection. But what if one of the most effective ways to reignite your relationship was simpler than you thought?

In this episode of A Purpose Driven Marriage, we explore how taking intentional time away together — whether a weekend staycation or a full-blown getaway — can deeply impact your marriage. It may be surprising, but intentional time together has been shown to help:

  • Rekindle intimacy

  • Improve communication

  • Increase relationship satisfaction

  • Build lasting memories that strengthen your bond

If your marriage feels dry or disconnected, this episode is your permission slip to prioritize your relationship and make time for just the two of you. Let’s dive in!

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Resources Mentioned:

  • Research from U.S. Travel Association: Travel Effect Project

  • 2024 Study: Kim et al. — Annals of Tourism Research: Couples who travel together experience lasting improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, and communication.

  • Hammitt, William E. (2000). Couples and Recreation: Benefits of Shared Leisure Experiences. Leisure Sciences
  • Graham, J. M., & Conoley, C. W. (2006). The Relationship Benefits of Shared Leisure Activities: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
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Feeling Distant? How a Vacation Together Can Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage

Feeling Distant? How a Vacation Together Can Rekindle Intimacy in Your Marriage

Duane and Nadine Stewart