Sindex by Sinful - Do we speak the same love language?

Sindex by Sinful

The United Kingdom is full of happy relationships with 85% of Britons saying that they are happy in their current relationships. And we are pretty good at expressing this to each other.

55% of Britons in relationships tell their partners that they love them every day. But how do we actually also express our love for each other? Out of the five love languages – physical touch, appreciative words, attention & time, favours, and gifts – Britons seem to agree that physical touches, appreciative words, and attention & time are the way forward. Flowers and small favours, on the other hand, are not very direct ways to a British heart.

But something also indicates that men can benefit from replacing a small pat on the bum with giving their partner two minutes of undivided attention. Because while 32% of women prefer that their partner expresses their love by giving her time, only 25% of men tend to express their love in this manner.

No matter who you ask, it remains essential to remember to kiss, hug, and caress each other. Intimacy is key to a well-functioning relationship for 95% of Britons and it affects most of us negatively if we aren’t intimate with our partner for a longer period of time.

More than 4 out of 5 Britons are satisfied with their relationship

85%

Satisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

I don't know/I don't want to answer

A couple sitting on the bed together smiling

95% of Britons think intimacy is important for a well-functioning relationship

57% of Britons say it affects them negatively, when they’re not intimate with their partner for a longer period of time

55% of Britons tell their partner that they love them on a daily basis

55%

Daily

25%

Weekly

Monthly

Less than monthly

Only on special occasions

I don't know / I do not want to answer

The love language of Britons: Appreciative words is the preferred love language in the United Kingdom

35%

With appreciative words, e.g. compliments and recognition

27%

With attention and time, e.g. when you spend quality time together or go on a date

24%

With physical touches, e.g. kisses and hugs

With small favours, e.g. your partner doing the dishes or grocery-shopping on the way home

With presents, e.g. flowers

Women prefer appreciative words, and men express their love that way

27% of women prefer their partner to express their love through appreciative words, and 27% of men say they most often express love for their partner through appreciative words