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Research Shows Couples Average 4 Vacations Together Before Marriage

Traveling together is a vital relationship milestone, revealing your partner's adventurous side, ability to stay relaxed amid surprises, and resilience in challenges like flight delays or getting lost. Recent research reveals couples typically share four vacations before committing to marriage. Notably, 11% waited for 10 or more trips, while one in four tied the knot without any joint getaways.

After the honeymoon phase, couples settle into two vacations per year—a rhythm linked to exceptional happiness. Some 49% rate their marriage a perfect 10/10, with an average score of 8.7 out of 10.