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Hen parties rival cost of weddings

Hen parties rival cost of weddings

The fun farewell to the bride’s single-life increasingly involves an overnight or weekend stay, which requires a carefully thought out wardrobe for the hens, with often several new items of clothing.

Five dates, three movies and five phone-calls - before a woman takes things to the bedroom

Five dates, three movies and five phone-calls - before a woman takes things to the bedroom

The average single girl is not prepared to have sex with a new partner until the fifth date, new research has revealed.

Singletons spend £1,536 more a year than coupled-up Brits

Singletons spend more on vanity products and clothes than those of us in relationships do, a new study has found. The study of 2,000 adults found marked differences in personal spending between those in couples and those who are yet to find love.

60% of single women have planned part of their wedding

Six in ten single women have already planned aspects of their wedding – including choosing the dress they will wear and the flowers they will carry on their big day, new research has shown.

High stakes in the dating game - How to pick a real winner when you’re looking for love!

High stakes in the dating game - How to pick a real winner when you’re looking for love!

The dating game is very much like a sport; there are winners and losers, everyone keeps score and, most of the time, it is done in front of crowds of people. If the idea of trying your luck at dating a sexy sports player terrifies you, don’t worry! This guide will tell you everything you need to know about how you can win big every time and bag yourself that handsome sporty boyfriend.

Couples admit to moving in together sooner than planned

Many Brits are feeling forced to move in with their significant others sooner than anticipated, due to practicality rather than emotion, according to new research from Confused.com.

The most wanted romantic gifts

The most wanted romantic gifts

Women don’t want sexy underwear for Valentine’s Day – just a kiss goodbye on the way to work and an unprompted ‘I love you’, research has found. A detailed study carried out among 5,000 adults found most would prefer a simple kiss goodbye rather than lingerie.

Fall in love with London

Fall in love with London

Valentine's Day is upon us once more, so why not take a trip to the capital and plan something extra special for your loved one this year. London's hotels, restaurants and attractions are offering a whole host of romantic activities and unique packages to help you create the perfect Valentine's celebration for your special someone.

Top 10 most romantic places to spend Valentine's Day in The Lake District

Top 10 most romantic places to spend Valentine's Day in The Lake District

The Lake District, Cumbria is renowned for its wildly romantic scenery providing the perfect place for a fabulous Valentine's break. Read on to find out where to stay on the most romantic day of the year.

How to avoid an online dating disaster

How to avoid an online dating disaster

With Christmas firmly out of the way and the January blues setting in, many of us will no doubt be looking ahead to the next big calendar event of the year to cheer us up – Valentine’s Day.

BBC Three commissions new dating show Sexy Beasts

BBC Three has commissioned Lion TV’s entertainment team (Playing It Straight, World Series Of Dating, Officially Amazing) to make a broadcast pilot of a brand-new dating show called Sexy Beasts.

Workplace relationships more commonly end in marriage

Workplace relationships more commonly end in marriage

Relationships which begin in the workplace are more likely to lead to marriage than those which start elsewhere, new research has revealed.

Two thirds of Brits feel ‘starved of affection’

Two thirds of Brits feel ‘starved of affection’

Two thirds of Brits feel starved of affection, according to new research. A study of 2,000 people aged 25-54 in relationships shows many feel their ‘work-hard, play-hard’ lifestyle leaves little time for intimacy.

Love Actually voted perfect first date movie - The Exorcist voted the worst

Love Actually has been hailed as the perfect first date movie – while The Exorcist was named as the worst, according to new research.

Average man has three secret crushes - whilst in a relationship

The average coupled-up man has a secret crush on three women – with friends, colleagues or mate’s partners’ topping the list, it has been revealed.