Women for alone time, men for romance on Valentine's Day: Survey

Close to 70 percent women want to spend Valentine's Day February 14 by themselves or with family and friends instead of a romantic jaunt with their someone special, a survey by a leading Indian matrimonial site said Thursday.

A survey conducted by a matrimonial site with more than 4700 people of which 2025 women and 2675 men  encompassing various age groups, revealed 83 percent of youth believe in Valentine's Day, said a release.

It said,"68 percent women are taking the lead when it comes to spending the day by themselves or with family or friends rather than with their special someone while 31 percent men showed interest in spending the day with their Valentine."

However, the majority of men surveyed want to spend quality time with their partners. The survey also shed light on gifting choices.

"When it comes to the ways of celebrating the day, 69 percent of the women said they would gift their Valentine something expensive or plan for a movie or an outing, whereas 64 percent men prefer to go out for a lunch/dinner to spend quality time with their Valentine."

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Ways to make your office romance work

Ahead of Valentine's Day, online jobs site CareerBuilder.in's annual survey on office romance found that 36 percent of Indian workers have dated someone who worked for the same company, and 37 percent said they went on to marry the person.

While attraction among people who share  a workspace is not uncommon, an office romance is not something many endorse. With secrecy being one of the biggest issues attached to an office affair, here are the ways you can make it work.

 Check the company handbook: Some companies have strict policies around office romances. Acquaint yourself with the rules before turning a professional relationship into a personal one.

Proceed with caution: Some romances lead to marriage, but others can lead to disaster. Seven percent of workers reported having to leave their jobs because of an office romance that soured. Take the time to get to know someone first and carefully weigh risks and benefits.

Compartmentalise: Keep your work life separate from your home life. Avoid public display of affection in the office and don't involve co-workers in personal disagreements.

Think before you post: Be careful what you post on social media. You can end up spilling the beans on your relationship before you're ready to discuss it.

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