How much time do you spend with your significant other? Well a new study has found that loved-up Belfast couples spend 23 hours a week of quality time together!
A massive 83% of married couples in Belfast say they are happy, with 52% of those describing their union as EXTREMELY happy.
The study commissioned by Beaverbrooks jewellers, has found what makes for a happy marriage according to Belfast couples.
Top three tips
Coming in at a joint 57%
Never take each other for granted
Share a sense of humor
Always kiss goodbye
Other top tips for wedded bliss
Joint at 50%
say 'I love you' regularly
be reliable
forget the bad, remember the good
know your friendship is the most important thing
Joint at 43%
know when to apologise
always find time for each other
own more than one TV
kiss regularly
always share a bed
37% say
- always tell the truth even if it will hurt
Joint at 36%
never have secrets
listen to your partner
compliment each other regularly
Joint at 29%
share the household burden
share special experiences
take mini-breaks together
learn to agree to disagree
Joint at 21%
have a joint bank account
never to go to sleep on an argument
have in jokes
tell your partner they are attractive
let them choose the take-away
watch Netflix together
know who wears the trousers
be financially independent
don't keep phone password a secret
have an annual long- haul holiday together
have at least two children
Joint at 14%
hold hands in public
never use the loo in front of each other
keep in good shape for each other
never disagree in front of the kids
like or pretend to like the in-laws
have regular date nights
Joint at 7%
have a pet
never get jealous
garden together
have separate hobbies
choose your battles
And Belfast couples are very vocal about their affection, with 30% claiming to tell their spouse they love them every day, and a massive 91% confessing they were as happy, or more happy, with marriage than when they first tied the knot.
The study also found that 57% said they enjoyed spending time with their spouse more than anyone else, and 26% said they viewed themselves as a team first and foremost.
Despite 52% couples having considered splitting up at least once, 91% admit their life would be empty without their other half.
Biggest challenges to a marriage?
61% - financial worries
39% - worries about children
26% - partner getting on their nerves
10% - finding time to spend together
The study also explored what wedding traditions are seen as most important.
Getting married in a church and having bridesmaids came in joint first at 48%. While 35% of couples agreed that the groom should not see the bride before the wedding and having a best man is a must.
And 33% think a big white dress is still an important tradition, 26% like having a ring to propose, and 22% think a wedding bouquet is a custom worth keeping.
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