But almost as soon as they landed, she said, \u201cchaos\u201d ensued. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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First, their accommodation was much further from the beach than was advertised. Then, on the second day, OP\u2019s friend \u201cdecides she absolutely NEEDS to pet a street dog,\u201d resulting in a bite that needed a doctor\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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On the third day, OP went snorkelling with her friend, who, despite insisting she was alright with the activity, freaked out because \u201ca fish was looking at her.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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But it was on day three that the poster got the \u201cfinal straw.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cShe spent our entire brunch loudly Facetiming her boyfriend, crying because I was \u2018being mean\u2019 by suggesting sunscreen,\u201d the post author wrote, adding that their relationship seems to be over. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Why do relationships fall apart on holidays?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
Lichtenstein told us that one of the reasons our relationships can feel the strain on holidays is that our \u201cgood behaviour\u201d clock simply runs out. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cAt home, we can curate our social selves… but crammed into an Airbnb for days? The mask slips,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cSleep deprivation, disrupted routines, and zero personal space turn minor quirks into full-blown rage triggers.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Additionally, if there\u2019s an odd number of people or a large group, members can quickly gang up on a person. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Even broader issues, like different income levels, can be clearer when you\u2019re all working out how to spend your precious days off, she continues. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe fix? Lower expectations, pre-negotiate budgets, and \u2013 crucially \u2013 plan solo time,\u201d the counsellor advised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cEven BFFs need breaks from each other. Because the best souvenir is a friendship that survives the return flight.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n