Want a lasting relationship? Don't hook up after your first date

Looking for love that lasts? Well, then don't jump into bed with your latest online dating site profile match right away. A new study says that delaying sex leads to a more stable, satisfying relationship later on. Researchers at Brigham Young University discovered that couples who got it on nice and early in their courtship phases (within the first month of dating) neglected foundation-building areas, such as communication, and were more likely to stay in relationships that ultimately weren't good for them. According to the study's findings, couples who delayed having sex reported higher levels of relationship satisfaction, communication and sexual quality. [Source]

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