As Valentine’s Day edges closer, many in the UK are gearing up to pamper their better halves and a new surveys suggests that the spirit of romance is alive and well across the nation, with more than half of Brits identifying as romantics at heart.
But if you’re looking the the UK’s capital of love, there’s one location in particular that tops the ‘love list’. According to a recent report, the south west city of Bristol comes out on top as the UK’s most romantic city as it seems Bristolians are head over heels more than anyone else, with a whopping 40 per cent showing affection on a daily basis.
Residents from Manchester came second in the report commissioned by Moonpig with adults in relationships piling the PDA on an average four times a week.
The line-up of lovestruck locales also lists Newcastle, London, and Birmingham among the top five for romance, leaving Leeds trailing as only 27 per cent of its residents regularly showed their partners affection.
Sarah-Jane Porter, global design and licensing director at the personalised greetings cards brand, said: “Despite the well-known phrase ‘romance is dead’, it’s refreshing to know this isn’t the case.”
She added: “People are still showing their romantic side in their relationship. Whether that be through words, actions or meaningful gifts.”
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The majority of adults surveyed believe that romance should play a significant role in any relationship. But while a quarter think romance should be spontaneous, over two-thirds feel it needs to be a blend of both spontaneity and planning.
Key gestures people use to express affection to their partners include remembering important dates, bringing home their favourite treats, and giving a personalised gift. According to the data, a third claimed they do this daily.
Yet, it appears most would rather just spend quality time together, as 45 per cent named this as the romantic gesture they value the most.
Compared to women, men were 10 per cent more likely to say this was important to them. But overall, when asked to identify their love language, 36 per cent opted for ‘quality time’, making it the top choice.
Sarah-Jane Porter, added: “Romance isn’t just about grand gestures; it’s found in the little things-like a shared laugh, a handwritten note, or simply making time for one another in our busy lives. After all, it’s often the small gestures of love and care that create real moments that matter.”