When to say the three big words

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Friday, August 17, 2012

The average time for telling someone you love them, is after 14 dates, according to a new survey.

The average number of dates per week with a new partner was two, meaning that couples tend to first say 'I love you' seven weeks into a new relationship.

First kisses tend to take place two dates into the dating process, and the first time a couple has sex is, on average, after four outings.

Most partners are introduced to friends for the first time after six dates. Parents have to wait longer to meet their offspring's Mr or Ms Right.

If things go well, dating couples move in with each other, on average, after 30 weeks or 60 dates.

Now admittedly, this survey comes from Britain, with 100,000 members of a dating website taking part. Perhaps it's different in the antipodes?

Advice from the dating site's founder : "When to say the 'L' is one of the great dating dilemmas.The one hard and fast rule I urge all members to stick to is never to use it on the first date. That is sure to spook a new partner."

I agree with that one - hosting Lovesongs til Midnight for years, taught me to be somewhat sceptical of anyone proclaiming undying love the day after the first date!