Relationships

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 […]

Seven out of ten Brits in relationships say online flirting ...

28 Jun, 2009 in Relationships / Tech & Gadgets tagged britain / commitment / Dating / flirting / internet / love / online / survey / uk by Andy Merrett

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 […]

What’s your worst dating disaster?

29 May, 2009 in Relationships tagged Dating by Andy Merrett

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 […]

Parents guide to bereavement published by Positive Parents Confident Kids

31 Mar, 2009 in Children / Parenting / Relationships tagged berevement / Children / death / guide / Parenting by Andy Merrett

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 […]

Bad economy: divorce down, domestic violence up

9 Mar, 2009 in Finances / Marriage / Relationships tagged divorce / domestic-violence / economy / Finances / Marriage / money / statistics / worries by Andy Merrett

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 […]

Weight is a major relationship issue, survey reveals

6 Mar, 2009 in Health / Relationships tagged attractiveness / britain / Health / physical / survey / uk / weight by Andy Merrett

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 […]

Couples candlelit takeaway at home over expensive dining out on ...

17 Feb, 2009 in News / Relationships tagged couples / dining / food / restaurant / romantic / survey / takeaway / valentine's day by Andy Merrett

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 […]

Sex on the first date: liberated or easy?

17 Feb, 2009 in Relationships / Sex tagged Dating / easy / first date / liberated / men / opinion / Sex / survey / women by Andy Merrett

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. […]

Dating pet owners: don’t neglect the animals

13 Feb, 2009 in Relationships tagged conflict / Dating / partner / pet / Relationships by Andy Merrett

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 […]

Get that computer out of our bed! Virtual reality drives ...

11 Feb, 2009 in Marriage / Relationships / Sex / Tech & Gadgets tagged adultery / communication / divorce / facebook / gay / husband / internet / moderation / myspace / online / second life / virtual adultery / virtual reality / wife by Andy Merrett

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 […]

What to give this Valentine’s Day? A hug says it ...

9 Feb, 2009 in Relationships tagged charity / hug / romance / survey / valentine / valentine's day by Andy Merrett

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 […]

Sex may be as good as going to the gym ...

28 Jan, 2009 in Relationships / Sex tagged exercise / fitness / gym / intimacy / Sex by Andy Merrett

When it came to commitment, I could not leave it out because it is the most important thing in a relationship or marriage. So, I had to make room for it. What is commitment? So many people are looking and searching for their soul mate. You see it everywhere, people […]

Are you sailing through life in a relation (ship) or ...

22 Nov, 2008 in Marriage / Relationships by drdan

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