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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Ally Head

Nearly 70% of you find Valentine's Day stressful - 6 tips for making it enjoyable, whether you're taken or single

Valentine's Day stress: Flowers.

It's officially Valentine's Day - the annual celebration of love and romance (champagne, chocolate love hearts and red roses at the ready).  Single and, well, dreading today a little bit? Don't worry - according to stats from dating app Badoo, those who are in relationships aren't looking forward to it much, either.

Research reveals that two-thirds (66%) of Brits think Valentine’s Day actually puts unnecessary pressure on relationships new and old, whether it’s pressure to spend money (43%) or partake in outdated clichés (35%). Brits also fear being judged by others for how they spend the day (28%), while for others, it comes down to sex, as almost a quarter (23%) say there’s pressure to be affectionate with a partner or intimate with whoever they’re dating (22%).

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