Ski holidays spark arguments among couples, research finds 7 May 2026 New research from Sunweb reveals ski holidays are a hotspot for relationship tension, with arguments, tears and ability gaps common among couples on the slopes. Ski holidays spark arguments Ski holidays spark arguments among couples, new research has found. While the snowy breaks may promise crisp mountain air and picture-perfect pistes, a study by ski holiday provider Sunweb has revealed that arguments are common on the slopes, with more than a third of couples admitting to clashing while skiing together.