Bitter Beau or Belle? New Groupon Sweetest Day Survey Finds that Nearly Six Out of 10 People Wish Their Partner Was Sweeter
● New survey conducted in recognition of Sweetest Day on October 21 found that double dates can stress people out with one in five suffering from regular relationship envy
● Sixty-five percent of respondents said they’ve gotten in an argument with their partner over a comparison to something in another couple’s relationship
● Half of respondents said they’ve felt intimidated by another couple’s financial and social lifestyle
● Four out of 10 participants said they’ve felt envious when another couple brags about their sex life
Six in ten Americans in a relationship wish their partner was sweeter to them, according to a new study.
The research from Groupon asked 2,000 people in relationships about some of their biggest pain points in order to help others avoid the same pitfalls.
According to the results, people still have work to do when it comes to bringing romance to a relationship with almost 60 percent (58%) of survey respondents saying they wish their partner was sweeter to them.
Women were 47 percent more likely than men to want more kindness from their significant
other.
A quarter of those studied said that it’s not just their partner that needs to be a littler sweeter but that their relationship lacks enough sweet and tender moments overall.
The survey, conducted by market researchers OnePoll, was commissioned by Groupon in recognition of Sweetest Day on Saturday, October 21.
Results also showed that one out of every five people in relationships admitted to being regularly driven to jealousy by other couples who seemingly have the perfect relationship.
And sometimes comparing to others can take its toll - sixty-five percent of respondents said they’ve gotten in an argument with their partner over a comparison to something in another couple’s relationship.
In fact, half of those polled said they’ve felt intimidated by another couple’s financial and social lifestyle.
While four out of 10 said they’ve felt envious when another couple brags about their sex life.
“While there’s a lot of stress involved with relationships, going out for a fun evening shouldn’t add to it, said Guido Torrini, VP and GM Groupon+. “There are a number of easy, affordable ideas that can help you focus on more important things like totally winning this double date.
Nearly 65 percent of those surveyed said they regularly go on double dates with the average person in a relationship having about 16 of them per year.
And if a double date fails to strengthen an existing relationship, the results also found that one out of every four people end up dating the friend of a friend––making them worthwhile regardless of the outcome.
Results also unearthed the proper etiquette for double dates, with the average couple hanging out with other couples about 16 times a year.
The biggest double date faux pas were found to be bickering, talking about sex, and repeatedly kissing.
Top Five Things Couples Compete About
Finances/money
Social life (dining out/date nights)
Vacation destinations
Sex life/how much sex we’re having
Property/our home
Top Five Double Dating Faux Pas
Bickering
Talking about sex
Kissing repeatedly
Criticizing a partner (even jokingly)
Third-wheeling someone (i.e. making them feel uncomfortable)
Top Five Double Date Ideas Recommended by Groupon
Going to a hibachi restaurant
Attending a cooking class
Visiting a local brewery
Checking out a comedy show
Trying an escape room experience
