Penning romantic sonnets and preparing candlelit dinners have their place in the pantheon of grand romantic gestures, but if you’re serious about building a blissful life together, start with beans – spilling them, to be precise.
That is according to new research from the University of California, published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. It suggests the ancient art of exchanging hot gossip may be one secret ingredient in successful relationships, predicting both happiness and bonding between couples.