Dating
Avoiding the internet love rats
Introductions Agency RSVP today offered some words of reassurance to single people concerned by ITV Tonight’s two-part investigation into the perils of internet dating - To Catch A Love Rat (shown 11 and 15 February).
All work and no play this Valentine’s Day
When you think of Valentines Day, you imagine romance, presents and quality time with that special someone. But a new survey by community website Makefriendsonline.com suggests most of us are now too busy to pay more than lip service to the old traditions.
Hairy hunks find favour with British women
UK women are leading the trend in Europe for the return of the real man. In comparison to women in other European countries, British women are more intensely attracted to a man with body hair and as she gets older her desire for a hairy hunk increases. What’s more Just 11% said they wouldn’t date a follicly challenged man.
The UK's top-ten Valentine's songs
Record-your-own singing message service, ReVoice Singtones, today revealed the UK's top-ten favourite Valentine's Day love songs. Their findings are based on download data from the busiest week of Singtones' year, as people across the country record themselves singing love songs and send them to their lover's mobile phone as a unique Valentine's Day message.
The price we pay for falling in love
The nations wallets have barely recovered from the bashing they took at Christmas and yet next week the average Brit will spend over £70 on Valentines gifts. According to research out today 23 million UK lovebirds are currently scouring the shops for special treats for their partner, spending a combined total of over £1.6 billion suggesting romance isn't dead after all.
Money (still) can’t buy me love
Around 2.2 million Brits claim to have ended their last relationship because of money issues according from new research from internet bank cahoot.
Cupid goes mobile
Say goodbye to 'kiss-me-quick-cards' and hello to 'tease-me-texts'. 90% of us will send romantic or saucy text and picture messages to loved and fancied ones this Valentine’s Day.
Sexual expectation is lower than desire on February 14
While seven out of 10 Brits would like a romantic night, or to get intimate this Valentine’s Day, only a third of these expect either will happen, according to a recent survey.
45% of UK Valentines are too tired for sex
Valentine’s Day might be just around the corner, but according to new research from Wassen Coenzyme Q10, 45% of us are too tired for sex.
Will texting kill off Valentine’s cards?
A Salford University academic is questioning how long the traditional Valentine’s card will survive – and whether the less romantic but more efficient text message will spell the end of heartfelt handwriting.
British singles most likely to say “I do”
British singles remain more attached to the idea of matrimony than their counterparts elsewhere in Western Europe and are twice more likely to say “I do” than their European cousins.
The secret of lasting love
If this Valentine’s Day you’re not as ‘loved up’ as you’d like – or used to be – then take heart. It could be down to your brain molecule behaviour, which could be put right very easily.
Shut up and kiss me!
Licking your lips, playing with your hair and crossing your legs are all suggestive forms of flirtation but what exactly do they mean and how can you do them seductively, without looking like an underdeveloped-hormone-raging-teenager? With Valentine's Day fast approaching now is the time to perfect your moves and practice those crucial one-liners.
A luxurious wedding venue with a difference
Set in lush Suffolk parkland, WoodHall Manor is reopening as a magnificent wedding venue after having been in private occupation for many years. The Manor dates back to 1566, during the time of Elizabeth I, and this historic house will be available for wedding bookings in 2008.
Brits want ‘more sex please’ in 2008
Brits plan to get more exercise, lead a more active social life and have more sex in 2008 according to a poll by Wassen Coenzyme Q10. Asked about their New Year Resolutions, 44% said they wanted to up their exercise regime, 43% said they could try to improve their social life and 34% said they wanted more sex.