Airbnb has found that relationships are put under a lot of strain during holiday season. In fact, Brits get into an average of one argument per day with their partner over basic stuff like what to do with their day and where to go.
For 10%, their relationship actually ended on holiday because as it turned out their worst holiday companion was their spouse.
With this in mind, we take a look at 20 reasons why British couples want to come home from their annual holiday- and it's not pretty.
Bad weather- The blame always lies with the partner who researched the holiday and booked it as if it's completely under their control.
High cost of living- Everything you want to do costs a fortune but you have had enough of doing the cheaper options like sitting by the pool and reading or having sex. You resort to watching TV in bed in your apartment like you would at home and wonder why you wasted so much money to do it abroad.
Annoying travel companions- You end up pooping in the hotel reception toilet and getting wrinkly in the pool just to take a break from your partner because work isn't giving you the 8 hours apart you're used to.
Not having fun- The pressure to have fun all the time is exhausting- by the time you have got drunk, had sex, eaten everything off the menu and checked out all the local stuff to do, the novelty wears off fast.
Wrong kind of resort (e.g. 18-35)- You wanted a relaxing two weeks of peace and quiet and every night your ears are filled with the sweet sound of twenty somethings bonking against your shared wall.
Too many British tourists- You might as well have stayed at home, it feels like you haven't left the country half the time.
Bad public transport- The kind that has no door, barely stops and has a driver who manages to navigate bad traffic, talk on his mobile and take your money off you all at the same time. You both genuinely fear for your lives.
Cheesy hotel entertainment- As soon as it starts up, you give your partner 'the look' that basically says ' let's get out of here now so I can give you an earful for suggesting we stay on campus.'
Disappointing beach- You both eyed up the hot stone massage therapy in the hotel's spa brochure, but neither of you expected to get it for free on the beach.
Arguments with partner- You pray that next door don't speak a word of English while you bicker about everything you do at home- why break the habit of a lifetime?!
Bad views from the hotel room- There is nothing like throwing back the curtains to a brick wall when you've sunk your joint savings into a 'beach view'.
Getting sunburnt - And suddenly two weeks of sun, sex and sand becomes two weeks of sunburn, shade and shame.
Language barriers- And your partner thinks that by saying the same thing again but louder they will get the message across.
Nightmare neighbours- The type who have sex on the balcony while you're trying to play cards. Ewww!
Nothing in the local town- Just a well with a dead dog in it and a 'convenience' store that's owned by people who must enjoy the concept of irony. Boasting a display of fly infested fruit out front and baguettes that are so dry they could kill a large man inside- you can't get back to your hotel fast enough.
Don't like the local food- When you said you wanted to spend more time together you didn't mean in the bathroom with one of you glued to the toilet while the other throws up in the sink.
Scenery different to brochure- When they said that the beach was 'a stone's throw away' they meant if the stone was thrown by a giant.
No access to English TV- Suddenly you realise you have to talk to each other and feel you have lost the ability.
Getting lost too often- You hire a car, there is no map and neither of you dare ask for directions. You find yourself in the middle nowhere and fear that the next The Hills Have Eyes movie will be based on this very holiday.
Feeling a culture shock- When you try to barter over a fixed price menu because you assume that you can do it anywhere.
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