Secret to a happy marriage? We say gin, but Headwater advises holidays

You may think that the key to happy marriage is a secret bottle of gin behind the cornflakes and a bottle of white in the evening.

But, according to Headwater Holidays – and not much of surprise really, it’s actually taking two holidays a year, having a meaningful conversation twice a week and cuddling 11 times in a fortnight.

But it’s good news for those in a marriage of misery, as the average happy couple has at least one ‘healthy’ argument every week.

Spokeswoman for Headwater, Catherine Crone said: “The research indicates that marriage is all about give and take, and making time for one another.

“It is clear that, while couples expect a great deal of love and affection from each other, they also understand that a real partnership includes having both deep and meaningful conversations as well as healthy arguments, to ensure they resolve anything which is bothering them.”

Headwater’s secret to a happy marriage is:

Holidays – 2 a year
Short breaks – 2 a year
Say “I love you” – 9 times a fortnight
Kiss – 6 times a week
Cuddle – 11 times a fortnight
Have sex – 2 times a week
Deep and meaningful conversation – 2 times a week
Dinner out – 3 times a month
Drinks out – 3 times a month
Healthy argument – 1 a week
Lads / Lasses night out without partner – 2 times a month
Surprise romantic gesture – 3 times a month
Movie night at home – 5 times a month