64% of people don’t feel that they give their close relationships enough time according to a new survey published today The busyness of modern life is taking its toll on our relationships, according to a new survey released today. Many of the 1,000 people interviewed for the Great Relationships Survey […]
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For many, flirting by those already in a romantic / committed relationship isn’t seen as a problem, and even less so when it comes to doing it over the Internet. This is borne out by a new survey which found that seven out of ten Brits don’t believe there’s anything […]
British singles have had their fair share of dating disasters, according to a recent survey by online dating site PARSHIP.co.uk. Two out of five admitted to turning up late to a first date, or not showing up at all; 28% talked about their ex and past sexual experiences; 14% confessed […]
When someone important dies it is a distressing event to which people react differently. Some may be shocked, some seem numb, whilst others get very upset and tearful. Coping with personal feelings can be especially difficult if children need to be supported too. It may be difficult for a parent […]
Last year, when the scale of the economic crisis was still dawning upon us, the UK’s Office of National Statistics found that the slowing property market could be reducing the divorce rate. That doesn’t mean that relationships have suddenly got significantly better. In fact, financial turmoil places a real strain […]
Once again it seems that the weight issue is rearing its head, as a new survey suggests that nearly two-thirds of Brits think that their partner should lose some weight and “improve their physique”. Over half had lied to their partner about their appearance, while four out of five said […]
Couples ditched going out to an expensive restaurant by dining in with a takeaway instead according to research by Just-Eat.co.uk. One in three couples had a takeaway meal on Saturday night instead of going out. When asked “Did you go out to a meal last year with your partner for […]
I’m not particularly surprised that, when it comes to attitudes about sex and dating, there’s still quite a gap between the genders. A new survey by the free online dating site Smooch of its 37,000-strong member base found that, while 65% of men think that a woman who has sex […]
Do you remember that research which suggests having a pet can reduce the chances of finding love by 40%? Well, assuming you can find someone who’ll put up with your pampered pooch or kitty, there’s some advice on how to handle the pet when you’re embarking on a new relationship. […]
There’s nothing like a bit of tech sex to sell tabloid newspapers, so the recent report that a wife wants to divorce her husband because he took part in virtual gay sex in the online game Second Life isn’t much of a surprise. I reported on the threat of virtual […]
While roses, chocolates, candlelit meals and other romantic gestures are very nice for Valentine’s Day (or, indeed, any time of year), it seems that the simple hug often says it best. A survey by The Co-operative shows that a hug and a kiss even rank above more steamy “between the […]
It’s not the best reason to want to have sex with a partner, but a new survey suggests that many people (over a quarter) are initiating intimacy as a way to trim their bodies and lose a few pounds. Nearly half of those questioned believe that an energetic sex session […]