Fact: Getting over a heartbreak—be it from a loss of a loved one or simply a failed relationship—is never easy. When they’re heartbroken, most people tend to clam up and brood. And that’s A-okay! But let’s face it, there will come a time that you will have to function properly and reconnect with the world. And what better way to mend a broken heart than to go and venture out into the world (or the rest of the Philippines)? Though traveling is not a proven fix for a broken heart, it will help tremendously with the painstaking process of moving on.
Here are 10 ways on how traveling can potentially patch a broken heart up:
7. Traveling Helps You Make Better Decisions
When you’ve been in a relationship for far too long, chances are you’re used to relying on your other half to make the decisions. With traveling, you get to exercise your decision-making skills to their fullest extent. In relationship with ‘independence’
Should you grab that airline seat sale deal or should you wait it out? Should you ask a local for directions or rely on your own navigation skills? Should you book a fancy hotel room or opt for a relatively cheaper hostel? These situations will soon make you realize that there are no rights or wrongs if you just trust your gut.