Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler Is Travel Good for Your Relationship? We Tap Dr. Orna Guralnik for Answers
Nov 23, 2023
Dr. Orna Guralnik, a clinical psychologist and host of the documentary series Couples Therapy, joins for an insightful discussion on how travel can enhance relationships. She emphasizes the importance of balancing individual needs while traveling and the benefits of stepping outside daily routines. Guralnik shares how shared adventures, even challenging ones, can deepen connections. The conversation also explores the significance of communication, surprises, and the value of alone time to nurture a healthy partnership.
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Travel Breaks Habitual Patterns
- Travel pulls couples out of habitual patterns and opens new ways of thinking and relating.
- Orna Guralnik says this exposure lets people access better parts of themselves and grow together.
Cross-Cultural Living Trains Perspective-Taking
- Living between cultures trains you to see multiple valid perspectives.
- Orna Guralnik links cultural mobility to less dogmatism and better listening in relationships.
Gauge Flexibility Before Surprise Trips
- Consider your partner's flexibility before gifting a surprise trip.
- Orna Guralnik advises only surprise travel when the recipient tolerates unpredictability.
