Relationships
Don't lose out through holiday heartbreak
The summer holiday season can be a time to meet new people, fall in love or start making plans for the future together, but it can also end in arguments, separation and even divorce.
Rain, rain, go away – Especially on your big day
Rain, rain, go away - following numerous calls for help from distressed brides to be, The UK’s best Wedding Ideas magazine has brilliant advice on how not to let this summer’s awful weather dampen spirits on your big day. “Despite the grim weather, you can still have the day of your dreams”, says Rachel Moschke, editor of Wedding Ideas magazine. “First and foremost, you should remember that the wedding is about making a lifelong commitment to the one you love, not the weather.”
Baby in the middle
Do babies really cement relationships or do they drive a wedge? A new survey of 3,000 dads across the UK carried out by Colief Infant Drops has revealed that 42% of dads say they argue more with their partner since the birth of their baby, with money being the top topic for arguments.
Nothing lasts forever, except maybe love in the UK
A massive 82% of Britons believe that love can last forever according to new research released today from the Fiesta Love Factory, beating the rest of Europe to claim the romantic top spot.
Is snoring ruining your relationship?
Whether it’s leaving the toilet seat up or taking up too much wardrobe space, every annoying habit can take its toll on a relationship, and snoring’s no exception. New research from Breathe Right has revealed that almost a third (31%) of snorers claim that the problem has a negative impact on their relationship, while a staggering fifth of snorers and their bed partners (20%) say it even has a negative impact on their sex life and impact on intimacy.
Wee need to talk - The phrases that make guys sweat
They may just be four little words but the phrase 'We need to talk' is the most dreaded in the English language, according to new research. Hearing it brings on frayed nerves, sets the heart racing and brings on reactions from swearing to sweating.
US website launches online guide to swinging
With one of the most conservative networks in the US, CBS, launching a series about swingers called "Swingtown," one of the most liberal websites, BayCouples.com, is launching a web site about how to become and enjoy being one. Yes, a complete guide to those who are interested in trying the lifestyle of swinging is now available for free to any online adult user at SwingersHandbook.com.
Everything you need to know about weddings
Spinning off the success of its popular wedding website, Team Wedding - Home of Top Wedding Sites, which caters to the United States market via TopWeddingSites.com, is announcing two sister websites created specifically for couples marrying in Canada or the United Kingdom/Ireland. Although the sites have been online for some time, both have been updated for an official debut and are located at teamwedding.ca and topweddingsites.co.uk.
Women value marriage less than men
Modern British women are fast becoming more independent than their male counterparts, especially when it comes to leaving home and getting married, according to research from Cater Allen.
Men would prefer to score on the pitch than in bed
A survey commissioned by talkSPORT Magazine, the new free weekly digital magazine which launches today, revealed that when asked what they would prefer – England winning the World Cup or sleeping with a page 3 girl, over three quarters of men said they would rather ‘do it’ for their country. The results of the survey highlighted the real passion in many men’s lives in the UK is not women - but football!
Attracting women – A skill that can be learned?
Dating and attracting women often seems like a confusing, frustrating, heart-wrenching ordeal, but it just doesn't have to be that way. Being attractive to women is a skill - not a talent people are born with, according to Anne Stringer, MD and Chief-Matchmaker of RSVP Introductions.
Branson beats Abramovich as the rich-lister we would most like to date
Only 12% of British men and 14% of British women claim they find money and power a turn-on, but a new survey by online dating firm PARSHIP, identifying the UK rich-listers we’d most like to date, has found that nearly 50% of men would be up for a meet with Kyle Minogue, while over a third of women wouldn’t turn down Virgin-al Richard Branson.
Credit crunch brides
When it comes to getting married, usually no expense is spared for what is, after all, a once-in-a-lifetime event. "People tend to get married, whether they have a job or not, whether they get a promotion or not," says David Wood, the president of the Association of Bridal Consultants, a nationwide training organization for wedding planners.
Ann Summers knows good sex
Following the huge success of Ann Summers’ premier Viral Academy launch campaign, Ann Summers are delighted to announce the launch of their second viral concept, ‘Ann Summers Knows Good Sex’ to coincide with the launch of the much-anticipated Sex and the City feature film.
Gay marketing targets the pink pound
The estimated value of the UK gay and lesbian market has just been revealed. The most comprehensive market research study ever undertaken of the UK gay and lesbian community has revealed a wealth of new findings on the state of lesbian and gay lives in the UK in 2008.