My partner and I used to laugh until our stomachs hurt around the campfire but now we just scroll our phones or talk about work even when we're in the middle of nowhere. We keep planning these elaborate wilderness trips thinking the setting will fix whatever's missing between us.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're hoping the wilderness will restore intimacy that's been lost, but bringing the same patterns to new places doesn't create transformation.
“Where Are You with Wilderness and adventure?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.