The idea of couples retreating together is a relatively modern one. Although going on a retreat with your partner necessarily means that part of your life is coming with you on retreat rather than leaving it at home, this is the very idea. Couples retreats are often combined with certain talking therapies to try and get couples to relate to one another better, crucially without the distractions of work and family life getting in the way. Some people find them to be highly effective at identifying issues that may be causing problems in personal relationships.