Valentine's Survey confirms money can't buy love

Online, February 8, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The key findings of this survey are as follows;

20% have realised there is more to life than money and appreciate their partners more and 8% say they have been enjoying more cosy nights in
60% of those that were single last year have found love during the year
25% of respondents met their significant other at a pub or club, 22% were introduced to them through a friend or family member, while 14% met through work
Cyber love is on the increase, 10% indicated that they met on a forum or dating website, just 4% indicated that this was the case in 2008
Not everyone believes in the sentiment behind Valentine's Day, 1 in 3 of the respondents feel that it is just a "Money Spinner"
The annual survey also asked what respondents would like to receive from their partner for Valentine's Day.

Two years ago, the results of the survey highlighted a focus on material gifts with over half looking for flowers, jewellery, chocolate or a weekend away. In 2010 however, the results indicate that just 30% of respondents would like a material gift. 70% of respondents would prefer a more personal gift. Most would prefer to have dinner cooked for them by their partner or some TLC.

Also, those that intend to spend money on their partners will be spending less then previous years. 32% of the people surveyed in 2008 said they would spend between €41-100 but only 11% said they would spend that in 2010.

"With less money in everyone's pockets this year it is nice to see that you don't need to splash lots of cash on a Valentine's gift as it's the thought that is more appreciated" said Emma Henry, Marketing Manager, RecruitIreland.com, "It seems that the recession has actually brought Irish couples closer together and that we are becoming less materialistic"

This survey took place through the RecruitIreland.com website and received over 650 responses.

RecruitIreland.com was established in 1999 and now has over half a million registered users. Jobs advertised on RecruitIreland.com expire after 14 days, this means that all jobs are relevant and up to date and are a live requirement of the advertiser.