What does “the one” mean to you? That’s what a new survey set out to discover, and it turns out, the definition includes a lot more than their significant other for a lot of people.
According to a poll of 2-thousand adults, the average adult has four true loves. While a partner tops the list overall, people consider a lot of things to be a true love.
- Coming in second is their kids, followed by their dogs. The pet ranks even higher than their bestie and their sibling.
- Maybe more surprising is that their favorite football team lands at number six on the list, thanks to 30% of men who rank it highly, compared to 8% of women.
- Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents believe a true love doesn’t have to be a person, that it can be anything that brings you joy. And 55% think that true love doesn’t have to return those feelings.
- Overall, a fifth claim they have something or someone in their life that they love more than their current other half.
- Almost half (46%) say the meaning of “true love” has changed for them as they’ve gotten older.
- Another 45% believe that having multiple true loves makes life more fun.
- But 31% admit this has led to an argument in their household, sometimes just jokingly, like teasing about a “work wife.”
- When it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, 57% plan to spend it with their partner, while 36% will be spending time with their kids.
- Some respondents are more excited about Galentine’s Day, including 20% who will be enjoying that holiday with friends.
People’s Top 10 True Loves, According to the Survey
- Partner
- Child
- Dog
- Best friend
- Sibling
- Football team
- A home
- Cat
- Vacation destination
- An ex-partner
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