Is consistent sex enough? Survey reveals 'truth' about 'happy' couples
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What is the key to a successful long-term relationship?
Is it the l number of times you share a bed each month? Or is it something much simpler, like having fun together or coming to compromises?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what really makes a partnership tick, you’re not alone!
An interesting survey by UK streaming service ITVX polled 2,000 British couples in long-term and happy relationships, and found that couples who'd been together for at least ten years were having an average of seven intimate sessions a month.
This figure appears to be a popular sweet spot for the interviewed couples, as hitting the lucky number reportedly contributes to a successful partnership.
But surprisingly, even though the average couple said they believed regular sex was important in their relationship, five per cent of them reported sleeping in separate bedrooms. And 20 per cent admitted to having cheated on their partner—of those, over half were caught unfaithful.
However, 85 per cent of these couples reported that their relationship still went on after the incident, and 38 per cent said their relationship became stronger as a result.
But for these couples, making love isn't quite the most important thing for them to have a successful and lasting relationship.
The poll revealed that the most crucial factor for a happy union is ‘having fun together’ followed by ‘willingness to compromise', ‘having no secrets', and ‘sharing the same sense of humour’.
The survey was done before the premiere of the series Love & Death, which is set to stream on ITVX in the UK, and one of several researches looking to identify important factors in relationships.
Another study published in the SAGE Journal of Social and Personal Relationships revealed that men in heterosexual relationships tend to say ‘I love you' first.
Out of the seven regions studied in the research, men from six of those regions were more likely to express their love first.
And on average, men confessed their love 69 days into a relationship, while women would only think about it 77 days in.
It’s important to note that these surveys don’t come with any guarantees, and our own relationships are complex as many factors are at play. There truly is no one-size-fits-all solution to a successful long-term relationship.
What do you think about the results, dear members? In your own opinion, what is the most crucial factor for a happy and long-lasting relationship? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
Is it the l number of times you share a bed each month? Or is it something much simpler, like having fun together or coming to compromises?
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what really makes a partnership tick, you’re not alone!
An interesting survey by UK streaming service ITVX polled 2,000 British couples in long-term and happy relationships, and found that couples who'd been together for at least ten years were having an average of seven intimate sessions a month.
A survey done in the UK said that long-term and happy couples have at least 7 intimate sessions in a month. Image source: wayhomestudio on Freepik.
This figure appears to be a popular sweet spot for the interviewed couples, as hitting the lucky number reportedly contributes to a successful partnership.
But surprisingly, even though the average couple said they believed regular sex was important in their relationship, five per cent of them reported sleeping in separate bedrooms. And 20 per cent admitted to having cheated on their partner—of those, over half were caught unfaithful.
However, 85 per cent of these couples reported that their relationship still went on after the incident, and 38 per cent said their relationship became stronger as a result.
But for these couples, making love isn't quite the most important thing for them to have a successful and lasting relationship.
The poll revealed that the most crucial factor for a happy union is ‘having fun together’ followed by ‘willingness to compromise', ‘having no secrets', and ‘sharing the same sense of humour’.
The survey was done before the premiere of the series Love & Death, which is set to stream on ITVX in the UK, and one of several researches looking to identify important factors in relationships.
Another study published in the SAGE Journal of Social and Personal Relationships revealed that men in heterosexual relationships tend to say ‘I love you' first.
Out of the seven regions studied in the research, men from six of those regions were more likely to express their love first.
And on average, men confessed their love 69 days into a relationship, while women would only think about it 77 days in.
It’s important to note that these surveys don’t come with any guarantees, and our own relationships are complex as many factors are at play. There truly is no one-size-fits-all solution to a successful long-term relationship.
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