Irish Wedding News
11/02/2014
Planning a holiday, driving each other's cars and having a key to a partner's flat are all signs of a serious relationship, a new survey has claimed.
The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 people by Monarch Airlines, and revealed the top 50 things which indicated a couple are past the 'seeing each other' phase of a relationship.
Posting a 'loved-up' photo on Facebook, changing your status to 'in a relationship' and being introduced to wider friendships circles also show couples are the 'real deal', while meeting potential in-laws, staying overnight and divulging salary details also show trust and growing love for a partner.
It is also said that couples are usually together for just over five months before they deem the relationship to be "serious".
The study also highlighted that couples deem a relationship as more serious when they get more comfortable with each other – which means seeing each other without make up, showering together, lounging around the house in pyjamas and even discussing intimate health issues. Other signs that couples are committed to their other half include sharing private details such as pin numbers and passwords.
More soppy people in love will demonstrate how dedicated they are to each other by sending good morning and good night texts, frequently saying 'I love you' and posting lovey-dovey pictures of the two of them together on Facebook. Other relationship milestones include meeting the parents, becoming the 'plus one' on all invites, seeing each other through an illness and comfortably phoning each other at work. While others will show how serious they are by buying a dog or cat together, choosing their partner's favourite foods in the weekly food shop and sharing their friends' secrets.
Discussing how many children you might want in the future, being on first name terms with their mum and dad, and having a pet name for each other were other 'serious' relationship factors.
Eight in 10 people firmly believe that when it comes to keeping a partner happy, actions speak louder than words, which is why many couples would prefer for their partner to make smaller gestures such as watching TV shows they like or listening to the same music.
The study also shows two in 10 people knew their current relationship was serious after they planned a holiday together, while 43% said the words 'I love you' and the same percentage discussed moving in together.
Four in 10 people went on a short break together first to make sure they got on well, before making the commitment of spending seven nights or longer in each other's company, and when asked how far into a relationship a holiday should be, the average person reckons this should be about seven months in.
A spokesman for Monarch Airlines said: "Dating is a minefield at the best of times, and one of the most confusing and stressful parts about seeing someone new is deciding firstly when you are both comfortable saying you are boyfriend and girlfriend, and then secondly, when that partnership has reached the next level.
"As this survey demonstrates nicely, there are loads of factors which couples take into account before deciding whether their relationship is serious or not.
"It's no longer just a case of talking about moving in together, marriage and children. There are smaller elements such as when to say I love you, when to stay the night, and when to swap house keys.
"And there are other acts which can show real commitment such as agreeing to spend a week away together or attending family gatherings.
"We are pleased to see that taking a holiday together is the third most popular sign that your relationship is getting serious.
"People travel for lots of different reasons but spending time together is one of the most popular.
"The indications that a relationship has become serious will be different for every couple. But, booking a holiday or short break together can be a good test of a new relationship.
'"Others will simply be happy to have a toothbrush at each other's house and a good night text message.
"What is clear is that relationships are a complex business, and it takes time and effort to create a long lasting and meaningful union."
(JP/MH)
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Top Signs Of A Serious Relationship – Survey
Planning a holiday, driving each other's cars and having a key to a partner's flat are all signs of a serious relationship, a new survey has claimed.
The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 people by Monarch Airlines, and revealed the top 50 things which indicated a couple are past the 'seeing each other' phase of a relationship.
Posting a 'loved-up' photo on Facebook, changing your status to 'in a relationship' and being introduced to wider friendships circles also show couples are the 'real deal', while meeting potential in-laws, staying overnight and divulging salary details also show trust and growing love for a partner.
It is also said that couples are usually together for just over five months before they deem the relationship to be "serious".
The study also highlighted that couples deem a relationship as more serious when they get more comfortable with each other – which means seeing each other without make up, showering together, lounging around the house in pyjamas and even discussing intimate health issues. Other signs that couples are committed to their other half include sharing private details such as pin numbers and passwords.
More soppy people in love will demonstrate how dedicated they are to each other by sending good morning and good night texts, frequently saying 'I love you' and posting lovey-dovey pictures of the two of them together on Facebook. Other relationship milestones include meeting the parents, becoming the 'plus one' on all invites, seeing each other through an illness and comfortably phoning each other at work. While others will show how serious they are by buying a dog or cat together, choosing their partner's favourite foods in the weekly food shop and sharing their friends' secrets.
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Discussing how many children you might want in the future, being on first name terms with their mum and dad, and having a pet name for each other were other 'serious' relationship factors.
Eight in 10 people firmly believe that when it comes to keeping a partner happy, actions speak louder than words, which is why many couples would prefer for their partner to make smaller gestures such as watching TV shows they like or listening to the same music.
The study also shows two in 10 people knew their current relationship was serious after they planned a holiday together, while 43% said the words 'I love you' and the same percentage discussed moving in together.
Four in 10 people went on a short break together first to make sure they got on well, before making the commitment of spending seven nights or longer in each other's company, and when asked how far into a relationship a holiday should be, the average person reckons this should be about seven months in.
A spokesman for Monarch Airlines said: "Dating is a minefield at the best of times, and one of the most confusing and stressful parts about seeing someone new is deciding firstly when you are both comfortable saying you are boyfriend and girlfriend, and then secondly, when that partnership has reached the next level.
"As this survey demonstrates nicely, there are loads of factors which couples take into account before deciding whether their relationship is serious or not.
"It's no longer just a case of talking about moving in together, marriage and children. There are smaller elements such as when to say I love you, when to stay the night, and when to swap house keys.
"And there are other acts which can show real commitment such as agreeing to spend a week away together or attending family gatherings.
"We are pleased to see that taking a holiday together is the third most popular sign that your relationship is getting serious.
"People travel for lots of different reasons but spending time together is one of the most popular.
"The indications that a relationship has become serious will be different for every couple. But, booking a holiday or short break together can be a good test of a new relationship.
'"Others will simply be happy to have a toothbrush at each other's house and a good night text message.
"What is clear is that relationships are a complex business, and it takes time and effort to create a long lasting and meaningful union."
(JP/MH)
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