Ordnance Survey Leisure found that couples are partial the little pleasures in life- and we find out what these are and why they are so important to lovers.
Relationships on Female First
A cuddle with your partner- His embrace makes you feel safe and taken care of- even if you are an independent lady.
Clean bed sheets- There is nothing in the world like snuggling up to one another amidst the smell of fresh linen.
Chocolate- Sharing a bar together so he's not damaging your healthy eating plan too much.
Christmas dinner- The joining together of both of your families.
Your man saying 'I love you'- You know he does but the confirmation always makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Catching up with your old friends- You share your stories of before you got together when you were all inseparable and platonic.
A clean house-Taking pride in your shared space.
Alcohol- It lets your guard down to talk more honestly with one another and try out new things.
A cup of hot chocolate coffee or tea- Sitting with one another putting the world to rights after work or on a weekend morning.
Buying new clothes- Wow him with your new look and he is all over you in seconds.
A day at the beach- Just like in the movies. The breeze blows away all your thoughts of work and you can concentrate on each other.
Getting a compliment from your man- It fills you full of joy that he still notices the little things about you.
Giving presents to each other- You hope that you have got him what has been on his wish list for ages just to see his face light up.
A cheese board- The sign of the end of a fancy meal shared to celebrate an anniversary.
Reading a book- Snuggled up in bed next to one another playing footsie ready to reconvene at sleep time.
Receiving presents- Knowing that he has spent time and effort finding something you will love.
Watching films with a blanket and a fire when it's raining outside- Lazy weekends in the winter.
Crisp winter weather- He looks so cute in his hat- and you do too.
Sitting in a beer garden on a sunny day- The sign of the end of a working week or some time off- relaxed and easy going.
Payday- A joint treat for you both.
Eating- A meal out to celebrate a promotion or a windfall.
Dinner with friends- Sharing all your joint stories.
Getting off a plane into hot weather- Knowing that you have your whole holiday ahead of you where no-one can find you.
Receiving flowers- They are cliché but we still love them.
Being productive- Getting organised together makes you feel closer and prouod to work well as a team.
First kisses- You wish you hadn't waited.
Duvet days- Nowhere to go- nothing to do but huddle up with each other, with lots of carbs and some good movies.
Having a fridge full of new food- So you can cook some meals together and be stocked up for duvet days.
Christmas television- Reliving your childhood together.
Going to the theatre- To make you both feel that little bit more cultured.
Traffic free journeys- You don't have to argue about who picked the worst way home.
Having your hair done- It fills you full of confidence and you think you can take on the world- your man loves your positivity.
Putting your pyjamas on- A sign that you are closing off the house to visitors- there is only room for you both tonight.
Steak- The best food treat there is.
Good photos- To post on Facebook to show off your man to the world.
Receiving post- With both of your names on.
Going to the cinema- That feeling of a first date- electrifying touches in the dark.
Getting really dressed up- Making a big effort and everyone noticing you both as you enter a room.
Roast dinners- Bringing the whole family together-everyone you love under one roof.
Birthday parties- Celebrating milestones with the one you love.
Picnics- An excuse to take off somewhere and not know where you will be settling down to indulge.
Booking a holiday- The promise of getting away from it all just you and him.