A lifetime of dating will feature 13 first dates, 11 romantic dinners – and seven ‘disasters’ before we finally meet ‘the one’, a study has revealed. Researchers also discovered the average adult will spend almost £11,000 on dating before they finally walk down the aisle – not including the wedding itself. Additionally, the study of [...]
The words ‘I Love You’ NEVER leave the lips of one in ten coupled-up Brits, research has shown. A study of 2,000 people in relationships found that instead of showing their love vocally, many are more likely to express themselves by cooking and cleaning, being affectionate and simply making each other laugh. The study also found [...]
Whitney Houston’s record-breaking ballad ‘I will always love you’ has been hailed as the most romantic song ever recorded. The track, which was released by Whitney for the movie Bodyguard in 1992 after originally being recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974, became the biggest ever selling female vocal record. It also became Whitney’s signature song, [...]
Millions of couples find it impossible to live with each other during retirement, it has been revealed. The findings emerged in a study of 660 retired people still in relationships, which also showed many find their old spark has gone after giving up work. Instead of celebrating their new found freedom together, a massive 80% [...]
Couples start taking each other for granted three years and six months into their marriage, it has been revealed. A poll of 2,000 married adults showed this is the point where couples lose the dating buzz, prefer sleep over sex and stop saying ‘I love you’. The research indicated that after three and a half [...]
Staff who work remotely are more likely to cause scandal at the office Xmas party by smooching with a colleague, it has been revealed. A poll of more than 2,000 office workers found those who work from home or out in the field have a ‘devil may care’ attitude as they won’t have to face [...]
Blonde bombshell Holly Willoughby is a man’s perfect first date, a study has revealed. The busty This Morning presenter topped a poll of 1,000 men, beating Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie into second place. X-Factor host Tulisa Contostavlos came third, while Pippa Middleton, the shapely sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, was fourth. In fifth place [...]
A quarter of women would happily date someone ten years younger than them, research has found. The study of 1000 daters looked at exactly what we’ve come to expect from a first date, and apparently, some men might turn up with a woman not quite their age. A surprising two thirds of men said the [...]
86% of women would ‘facebook stalk’ a guy before their first date, research has revealed. Research by dating site for2.co found curious (and slightly nosy) ladies will even google (19%) or linkedin search (6%) their love interest before they first meet-up. Men, on the other hand, are slightly less eager to scout pre-date- 65% admit [...]
Pet names like ‘Babe’ ‘Treacle’ and ‘Pickle’ have been voted amongst the most hated names for couples to call one another, it has emerged. The research into the most loved and hated terms of affection found ‘Babe’ to be the most loathed way to refer to a loved one. ‘Sweet cheeks’ isn’t likely to win [...]
