Or will it harm it? Running can give you time to connect with your partner (as Oscar Wilde said, “ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation”). On the other hand, if you’re too competitive with one another, training with different goals in mind, or if one of you is “into it” and the other isn’t, it can cause friction. What do you think? — Terrell
Friday Open Thread: Can running together improve your marriage/relationship?
Or will it harm it? Running can give you time to connect with your partner (as Oscar Wilde said, “ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation”). On the other hand, if you’re too competitive with one another, training with different goals in mind, or if one of you is “into it” and the other isn’t, it can cause friction. What do you think? — Terrell
Some great reads on running + relationships:
5 Reasons Why Couples Who Sweat Together, Stay Together
When to Run As a Couple, and When Not To
Is Running a Threat to Your Relationship?
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