QUICK ICKS
From calling each other soulmates to meeting the parents – top 15 biggest icks that can ruin your relationship
Scroll down to read the full list of early day icks in a relationship
ANYONE who has ever been in a relationship knows the struggle of navigating the early days.
There's a fine line between cute and cringe while you're still building a connection.
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A poll of 2,000 adults who have dated, found 43% consider asking to meet the parents too quickly to be an "ick".
Other top ways to over-do the early stages of a relationship are suggesting baby names, talking about moving in together, and dropping the "I Love You" bomb too early.
The results found that 39% of people believe posting photos with a new beau on social media before the relationship is ready is coming on far too strong.
It also emerged 56% of people in the early stages of dating would avoid making Valentine’s plans.
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The reason given for this was that you don't want to be seen as too keen.
And nearly three quarters of singles who are actively dating are avoiding going on dates around February 14th.
Most respondents cited the concern that it could feel awkward and cringey.
The research was commissioned by Krispy Kreme, who teamed up with local dating app happn to create "Doughnuts & Dates" spots.
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They're offering free date packs to help avoid coming off too strong at popular outdoor date locations - St James’ Park, London, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, and Moonlit Park, Birmingham.
"Valentine’s Day dates shouldn't need to be stressful, especially in initial dates and new relationships," a spokesperson for the doughnut brand said.
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“The app has tracked down the top spots across the UK for more authentic, relaxed dates where we can reward couples who are taking it slow.”
Another too-soon ick, according to the research, was chasing up texts if the other person doesn’t reply, with 41% of people agreeing.
Leaving a toothbrush at theirs after the second date was also ranked number eight on the cringe list.
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, 54% of respondents believe it’s hard for daters to strike the perfect balance between too much and not enough.
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And 43% are not planning to buy a gift for their new partner or date this year.
Half of those polled via believe that Valentine’s Day gifts are "tacky."
However, 29% admit they would feel disappointed if their lover didn’t plan anything for Valentine’s Day.
Top 15 ways to overdo it in the early stages of a relationship
- Picking out baby names
- Talking about moving in together before you’ve seen their home
- Saying you love them very early on
- Telling people you're officially a couple when you're still at the "talking" stage
- Calling the other person your "soulmate"
- Asking the other person to meet their parents
- Chasing up texts if the other person doesn’t reply soon enough
- Leaving a toothbrush at their place after the second date
- Referring to their pet as ‘ours’ to other people e.g. when walking the dog
- Filling their social media with pics of you both together
- Making really elaborate or over the top Valentine’s Day plans
- Showering them with gifts
- Putting a couple photo as your phone or laptop home screen
- Planning a holiday together
- Changing your relationship status on social media
More than half think an engagement ring would be the single worst gift to receive, while 49% would be dismayed to unwrap some undies.
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"Whether you’re sharing a moment with someone new, are five dates in, or even starting a new relationship, we’ve located the top spots for a no-pressure Valentine’s Day," said happn’s dating expert.
“This way daters can focus on what really matters this Valentine’s - enjoying one another’s company in their local area, one doughnut and date at a time.”
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