Ward conducted a resarch involving singles and couples from around Australia and found that 63% of men and women prefer to be told how loved they are.
As couples across the world prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14, a dating expert from Australia has busted the biggest myths about romance.
The relationship coach named Louanne Ward, from Perth, Western Australia, debunked some common misconceptions and told Daily Mail Australia, "Commercial hype or the most romantic day of the year? However you perceive Valentine's Day, there's no denying it dominates conversation every February."
"'To gift or not to gift? How soon is too soon to celebrate? Do I go all out or keep it simple? These questions become even harder to answer when we're overwhelmed by traditions and myths surrounding the way men and women like to celebrate," she added
Ward conducted a resarch involving singles and couples from around Australia and found that 63 per cent of men and women prefer to be told how loved they are on Valentine's Day rather than be given gifts.
Here are some highlights of Ward' study:
1. More couples break up before and on Valentine's Day
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"It turns out while many singles are desperate to find a date before February 14, their coupled counterparts are desperate to call it quits," Ward told Daily Mail Australia. "Moving out of the festive season can draw up tension and issues that, when left unresolved into the New Year, translate into a heightened desire to break up before the season of love truly reaches fever pitch," she added. Nearly 50% of Australians surveyed revealed they have had a fight with their partner on Valentine's Day.
2. Men are less romantic than women
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According to Ward, this statement is not completely true as 58 per cent of respondents said that women are in fact more romantic than men but 42% said that this is not the case. Ward added that women are 'picker' than men when it comes to choosing a partner.
3. Lingerie keeps both men and women happy
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The survey showed that over 70% of men would buy lingerie for their partners and almost 70 per cent hope to see their partner in it. Around 64 per cent of women would be happy to receive lingerie as a gift.
4. Red roses are the most romantic flower
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The survey also showed that though red roses are a safe choice on Valentine's Day, but the red rose is not the first choice of the woman for this day.
5. Buying a gift to show your love is important
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Over 60 per cent men and women said that they will prefer to be loved on Valentine's Day rather than receiving a mandatory expected gift.
