Staying home to binge-watch all our feel-good series, going out to party, or jetting off to the other side of the world… When it comes to handling a breakup, the ways to react are as varied as they are numerous. The travel booking site Opodo looked into this and conducted a survey with 9,000 adults, including 1,000 French people. And it seems that post-breakup vacations are becoming a particularly popular trend among the folks in the Hexagon!
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Travel to Move Forward
The observation is clear: according to a survey conducted by Opodo, 72% of French people believe that traveling can be a solution to overcome a breakup. This is especially true for younger individuals, as 79% of those aged 18-34 consider vacationing post-breakup as a form of remedy.
Depending on personalities, the type of trip chosen varies. For 32% of French people, going on vacation is a great opportunity to relax. 26% prefer partying to change their mindset. Cultural vacations are favored by only 18% of them, while 14% prefer sporty getaways and 4% focus on gastronomy.
/>Going on Vacation Based on the Type of Breakup Experienced
Going solo after a breakup, good or bad idea ? Asked by our colleagues at Femme Actuelle, couple therapist Maylis Duffaut explains that if the breakup is sudden, it’s better to « be surrounded by supportive people – friends, family ». Conversely, if the separation is mutual, a vacation may turn out to be wise. It will « allow you to reconnect with yourself, to “take stock” of your needs, desires, and values », she clarifies. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s up to you to determine what suits you best. And if that means
