· 2 out of 3 Brits believe modern men have lost the art of chivalry
· 67% of over 55s have experienced a romantic gesture from their partner in the last year
· Listening and spending time with each other are valued more than materialistic gestures
As the nation gears up for Valentine’s Day, it seems ‘the Facebook Generation’ of UK men may need to brush up on their romantic skills. A survey by over adult only hotel group Warner Leisure Hotels has revealed that 2 out of 3 Brits (27,999,654) believe modern men have lost the art of chivalry. Women are suffering from the lack of love, as one fifth has admitted that their partner hasn’t done anything romantic in the last year.
Jaine and Tim Hewett, celebrating Valentine’s with 400 roses at The Warner Leisure Cricket St. Thomas Hotel in Somerset
Love needn’t cost the earth as the study found the little things in life – listening to your partner (25%) and never going to bed angry (10%) are the best ways to keep romance alive. 10 million (9,971,806) Brits value spending time with partners and the survey by Warner Leisure Hotels also revealed that going on holiday is important to 2 million (2,014,010).
The best way to keep romance alive in a long-term relationship as surveyed by OnePoll *
· Listening to your partner: 24.25%
· Spending time with each other: 20.30%
· Small gestures e.g. giving compliments, buying small gifts: 9.50%
· Never going to bed angry: 9.95%
· Letting the small things go: 9.95%
Though diamonds are allegedly a girl’s best friend, keeping the spark in a relationship doesn’t have to mean ostentatious gestures – the classics are still the best. With the over 55s leading the way in the art of wooing, younger generations have a lot of catching up to do:
Ways a partner has been romantic in the last year (over 55s) as surveyed by OnePoll *
· Complimented you in some way: 35.28%
· Bought you flowers: 24.54%
· Bought you chocolates: 20.61%
· Cooked a romantic meal: 18.41%
Hannah Sardar, PR Manager for Warner Leisure Hotels
Chivalry is not dead; it’s clear that with a little guidance and a few tips from those who know romance the best, the younger generation can keep romance alive. Relationships and romance require quality time together, trying new things as a couple and investment but the small things – cooking a meal or going on a spontaneous trip for the weekend – really do make a difference. No matter your age, it’s always important to make your partner feel special.”