Happy couples 'have matching pouts'

The size of your pout determines whether you will be lucky in love, according to new research.

Couples whose lips are of a similar size and shape are more likely to stay together.

Men are instantly attracted to women with luscious pouts but don’t consider them marriage material – bad news for Hollywood star Angelina Jolie.

The study was carried out by the University of Leicester in England on behalf of Blistex.

The research revealed 88% of happy couples had lips which mirrored one another’s.

Women with fuller lips are 28% more likely to be seen as a fun date than marriage material. Females with thinner lips are 57% more likely to have longer relationships than their lilo-lipped rivals.

Men with thinner lips are 39% more likely to have a longer-lasting relationship than men with fuller lips.

Adrian White, analytic social psychologist at the University of Leicester, said: “The findings show that we deem those who have full and wide lips to be more attractive. However, our relationships tend to last longer with people who have similar lips to our own.”

The report took four celebrity couples and analysed whether or not their relationship will last the distance.

:: Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson – 9/10

“These two both have small to medium sized mouths. Their lip shape indicates an interest in relationships and family, and a caring streak. Their matching mouths mean they are the perfect match and their love will stand the test of time if they settle down together.”

:: Preston and Chantelle – 3/10

“Whilst the pair have similar lip size and fullness, their mouth shapes are different. Chantelle’s indicates that she is emotional and outgoing, but perhaps self-centred. Preston’s mouth shows refinement and elegance but appears hollow. We predict this combination may result in neediness or desperation on one side of the relationship that may be hard to overcome.”

:: Cheryl Tweedy and Ashley Cole – 10/10

“Cheryl’s small mouth and full lips combined with Ashley’s large mouth and full lips is a passionate combination. Cheryl’s lips show she is strong-willed and sensual, Ashley’s indicate an expressive and emotional man with expensive tastes. This pair’s love will grow deeper over time as they support each other.”

:: Wayne Rooney and Coleen McLoughlin – 5/10

“Wayne’s small mouth and thin lips show he is independent and strong-willed, but guarded. Coleen's medium mouth and fuller lips indicate a sensitive soul with hidden strengths. Together this pairing will face many hurdles and communication could be a problem.”