Everyone needs a break from the daily grind from time to time. Usual routines start to feel stale, and the stress of everyday responsibilities and expectations can become a heavy load to bear. 

The idea of a sabbatical might sound appealing — but what if it wasn't your job, but your relationship, that you needed some reprieve from?

It takes a whole lot to keep a marriage going, and for some couples, the best thing to make sure it continues is to take some time apart.

So how do you broach the subject of a marriage sabbatical with your partner?