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Studies Show: Ten Reasons why couples who ride together stay together…

1 POSITIVITY

It’s difficult for riders to be negative when they are riding. Couples who have a positive attitude have a healthier marriage.

2 TOGETHERNESS

When you ride together, you are sharing focused, quality time. Couples who share their experiences have a happier marriage.

3 FRIENDSHIPS

If you ride with a group of friends or in a club, you are sharing your social circle which can be healthy for a relationship.

4 ECONOMICS

Hobbies can be expensive. But if you share the same interest you can share costs.

5 GOALS

The benefit of having common priorities can be a reinforcing bonding experience. The couple who strive together have less chance of conflict.

6 GIFTS

You will never again be at a loss for a gift to buy your partner. Just get some bike accessories or riding gear for your significant other or plan a riding vacation.

7 MEMORIES

Growing old together is about sharing memories. Motorcycling offers the journey, exploration and the destination as reward.

8 COMMUNICATION

Enjoying the open road together offers uninterrupted time together in a conducive environment to communicate. Chatting while riding and pointing out things you see as you go promotes good interpersonal discourse.

9 TALKING TOPICS

Have you ever seen the couple sitting in a restaurant, not saying anything, looking at their phones? Sharing a riding experience gives you so much more to talk about.

10 CONFIDENCE

Being a rider and pillion develops reliance on each other to maintain a settled balance to ensure a smooth journey. A couple who support each other in life never feel alone.

Excerpts from “10 reasons couples should ride together” by Mark Hinchliffe 21st August 2016 www.motorbikewriter.com