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The Vacation Mistake That’s Quietly Ruining Your Relationship

Even during scheduled quality time away together, many partners are still competing for their lover’s time and attention.

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Summer is known for whirlwind romances, spontaneous late nights out, and exciting adventures. In fact, many couples view the season as an opportunity to reconnect, booking vacations to luxurious destinations or much-needed getaways for some quality time together. 

Unfortunately, however, not all couples take full advantage of their romantic escapes. Work pressures have a way of creeping in and distracting partners from their trips. In fact, a recent survey by Headway found that 35% of Americans have argued with their partner specifically because they were working during vacations.

Additionally, 52% reported burnout, anxiety, or depressive symptoms as a result of working while away, with 2 in 3 saying they experience physical symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, or chronic pain.

There are few positives in working while on vacation—of course, other than keeping your job. Yet too many of us feel pressured to do so, and it’s........

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