Being away from your spouse for an extended period of time may help you realize how much you appreciate him. Instead of taking him for granted the next time you two are reunited, you will be increasingly aware of the burden he lifts when he is around. WebMD reports that separation from your spouse heightens your appreciation for him, almost as if you are on a mini-honeymoon. Furthermore, communication skills are often sharpened, as you must learn how to communicate effectively from afar.

Being separated from your spouse can leave you with a stronger sense of who you are and what interests you as an individual. The Associated Relationship and Marriage Counselors of Sydney report that couples who are too intertwined are at risk of co-dependence, which can be damaging to a person. By spending time apart, you are forcing yourself to re-examine your identity and increase your capacity to function outside of your relationship.

Being separated in marriage can teach you a lesson about what your priorities are. WebMD reports that couples who spend time apart learn not to fret over the small issues their marriage brings and, instead, focus on the bigger picture of the relationship. Every moment spent together is important, and a small problem that could potentially escalate into a fight tends to die out before getting out of hand.

Spending time apart from your spouse will likely teach you how to enjoy being alone, since you have so much time without her that you must learn to manage. Dr. Debby Herbenick reports in "Psychology Today" that learning to balance your time between time spent alone and time spent together as a couple can lead to a more satisfying relationship. Ask yourself what kind of time you would like to yourself, using your time apart from each other as an example. Your time together will be more valuable, and you will also have learned the benefits of being able to keep yourself busy.