Half of adults think Valentine’s Day is a ‘waste of money” – with novelty mugs, cheap underwear, and gift vouchers among the worst presents. A poll of 2,015 adults found 50 per cent are bored of the same old gestures and would like their partner to make more effort, rather than splurge money on items they don’t really want. Other …

  A poll of 2,000 adults found just 29 per cent feel rom coms are accurate portrayals of relationships, with 46 per cent criticising films like Notting Hill and Pretty Woman for depicting unrealistic views of what they should be like.    More than a quarter (27 per cent) have even had disagreements with a partner over situations influenced by the …

Are you a no-shame quick replier, or do you “play it cool” when it comes to texting a new love interest? Try this quiz to find out.   Research has revealed lovebirds in a new relationship spend an average of 41 minutes on the phone a day during the ‘honeymoon period’ – which slumps to just 19 minutes, within two …

People will tolerate an average of 51 minutes of a bad date before making their excuses to leave, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults who have ever dated also found it takes just 25 minutes to notice a spark, or lack of it. As for dates which have a bad vibe from the planning stages, a mismatch will …

Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’, Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Go Your Own Way’ are the top songs Brits listen to when they come out of a relationship, according to research. Ariana’s Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ and Boyz II Men’s ‘End of the Road’ also featured in the top 30. This comes as a study …