Want to Bond With Your Partner? Spend More Time Alone
Personal time is more important for a good relationship than dates
When we think of having a great relationship with our partner, we usually think of togetherness — and the things we do together when we go on dates. But while time together is important, according to research conducted by Elements Massage, spending time apart is actually also a big ingredient in the recipe of a great relationship. In fact, 85 percent of the 2,000 people surveyed said that spending time alone is a huge factor of a strong relationship — and 41 percent said that not getting this me-time is a big enough issue that they’re willing to end their relationship over it. Luckily, 58 percent of them said they encourage their partner to spend time alone.
Sometimes life gets in the way of good mental health, and people need more alone time than usual.
And just how much time do people need alone in order to have a healthy relationship?
Not much.
In merely 51 minutes a day of alone time, survey participants reported that they get the best results for strengthening their relationship.
