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The Turbulence Test Can Expose a Relationship Red Flag You’ve Been Missing. Here’s How to Do It.

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More daters are now conducting “turbulence tests” on new partners, attempting to learn about their compatibility when it comes to navigating high-stress situations. Since traveling often triggers heightened anxiety or excitability, you can better understand how your partner operates under pressure.

“Modern dating has many different benchmarks for long-term relationships: becoming exclusive, using boyfriend/girlfriend labels, meeting the friends, meeting the family,” says Dr. Brittany Woolford, Licensed Psychologist and Co-founder of Authentic Connections Therapy and Wellness. “The turbulence test is another benchmark: It is testing how a couple does when they go on a long, extended trip.”

Wondering how you can conduct a turbulence test on your partner? Let’s dive in.

What Is the Turbulence Test?

A turbulence test is essentially a form of compatibility test that helps you learn how your partner navigates stress. Traveling together is one of the best ways to run this test, as travel is considered a........

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