Two in five people dating less since recession hit
New research has found that as share prices tumbled so too did activity on the dating scene.
Just over two out of five people surveyed have said they are dating less since times got tough.
People instead have turned to board games and TV. More than one in three said they said they are reading more, compared with a quarter this time last year.
Likely to be linked to the fall-off in dating, two out of three people are going to the cinema less and half are attending fewer sporting events.
When it comes to treats, the results varied between men and women, with chocolate coming out top for females. For men, the results showed a near tie between pints, weekends away, dinner and beer.
Trust in the Church, the banks and the Government has plummeted, with 35% saying they have no trust in the Church compared with 13% in 2004. When it comes to the Government, 44% said they have no trust in politicians compared with 9% in 2002. It’s a similar picture for the banks, with the lack of trust hitting 41% from 9% in 2006.
Carolyn Odgers of advertising agency, Chemistry, which carried out the survey said: “We are very angry and very frustrated and don’t trust anyone.”
When asked what they would do if they won €10,000, just over one in three people aged between 25 to 34 said they would repay debts, according to the online survey conducted among 850 people.
The research also shows two-thirds have changed to own-brand goods since the recession hit.
“And we are trying to get a lot healthier, to instil a sense of wellness in ourselves. And for some of us it’s about some pretty fundamental lifestyle changes,” said Ms Odgers.
