Originally Posted by
valygrl
Yes, totally - the intense togetherness and constant shared decision making under conditions of physical strain are a serious relationship accelerator. I wouldn't see this as a negative, though. I doubt it will make anything happen in the relationship that wouldn't eventually happen anyway.
My wife and I did a cross-country tour for our honeymoon in 1977, and not only is the "intense togetherness and constant shared decision making" ever present, since you're always on the move, there are no really no reliable alternatives. Of course you also share the joys and numerous little adventures of the trip as well.