UK Wedding News
16/03/2015
That is almost one in every 14 people, according to Confused.com, who commissioned the research. With this in mind, it's probably not surprising to discover that 23% of those polled felt they lived in a "quiet" household.
So, when it comes to communicating with others in the house, whether housemates or a partner, 35% said they tend to communicate via text messages, with a further 13% opting for Facebook or email. An honest 9% admitted they will use text messages or email to communicate with someone else in the house – purely so they do not have to see them face-to-face.
For a fifth (20%) of respondents, they explained that they liked their own space, and sometimes did not want to speak with someone they lived with; while 6% confessed that they don't actually like those they live with, which can lead to an uncomfortable living situation.
23% of people felt they lived in a "quiet" household, while 10% described their home environment as "stressful".
The findings show a rise in "silent homes", the insurance company has commented, where people now turn to electronic devices to communicate with their family or housemates as opposed to more traditional means. Among the findings, 35% of Britons said they communicate with those they live with via text message – with 23% sending text messages to their housemates or partner from a different room, even when they are both in the house. The subject of the messages include asking their housemate to get them something (18%), to turning down the volume on the television (13%).
When it comes to wanting to have some alone time, it is women who are more likely to avoid speaking to the person they live with – 22% said they like their own space, compared to 18% of men. However, the average time women have gone without speaking to the people they live with is 1.94 days, compared to 2.07 days for men.
The lack of communication in homes is leading to rifts, though, with couples or housemates arguing over various aspects of living together. The most common argument is with regards to tidying or cleaning (41%), while 17% argue over the washing up. The same amount argue over making noise, and what another housemate watches on television. For 9%, they argue over who takes up the most space in the bed.
It is understandable that the arguments can cause frustration within the home, but for 5% of respondents, they admitted they had gone as far as to purposely damage something that belonged to someone they lived with. An additional 4% said that someone they lived with has purposely damaged something that belonged to them.
Commenting on the findings, Gareth Lane, Head of Home Insurance for Confused.com, said: "Moving in with someone, whether they are friends or your partner, can throw up a whole array of unforeseen complications. You might think you know everything there is to about that person but they might be a completely different person behind closed doors.
"It's worrying to note that 7% of people have gone a week or longer without speaking to the person they live with. Arguments often stem from a lack of communication and if there are problems with the house, whether it's damage or items that have gone missing, then it is vital these are discussed face to face."
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7% Of People 'Go A Week Without Talking To Someone They Live With'
A new survey has revealed that 7% of people in Britain have gone for a week of longer, without speaking to a person they live with face-to-face.That is almost one in every 14 people, according to Confused.com, who commissioned the research. With this in mind, it's probably not surprising to discover that 23% of those polled felt they lived in a "quiet" household.
So, when it comes to communicating with others in the house, whether housemates or a partner, 35% said they tend to communicate via text messages, with a further 13% opting for Facebook or email. An honest 9% admitted they will use text messages or email to communicate with someone else in the house – purely so they do not have to see them face-to-face.
For a fifth (20%) of respondents, they explained that they liked their own space, and sometimes did not want to speak with someone they lived with; while 6% confessed that they don't actually like those they live with, which can lead to an uncomfortable living situation.
23% of people felt they lived in a "quiet" household, while 10% described their home environment as "stressful".
The findings show a rise in "silent homes", the insurance company has commented, where people now turn to electronic devices to communicate with their family or housemates as opposed to more traditional means. Among the findings, 35% of Britons said they communicate with those they live with via text message – with 23% sending text messages to their housemates or partner from a different room, even when they are both in the house. The subject of the messages include asking their housemate to get them something (18%), to turning down the volume on the television (13%).
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When it comes to wanting to have some alone time, it is women who are more likely to avoid speaking to the person they live with – 22% said they like their own space, compared to 18% of men. However, the average time women have gone without speaking to the people they live with is 1.94 days, compared to 2.07 days for men.
The lack of communication in homes is leading to rifts, though, with couples or housemates arguing over various aspects of living together. The most common argument is with regards to tidying or cleaning (41%), while 17% argue over the washing up. The same amount argue over making noise, and what another housemate watches on television. For 9%, they argue over who takes up the most space in the bed.
It is understandable that the arguments can cause frustration within the home, but for 5% of respondents, they admitted they had gone as far as to purposely damage something that belonged to someone they lived with. An additional 4% said that someone they lived with has purposely damaged something that belonged to them.
Commenting on the findings, Gareth Lane, Head of Home Insurance for Confused.com, said: "Moving in with someone, whether they are friends or your partner, can throw up a whole array of unforeseen complications. You might think you know everything there is to about that person but they might be a completely different person behind closed doors.
"It's worrying to note that 7% of people have gone a week or longer without speaking to the person they live with. Arguments often stem from a lack of communication and if there are problems with the house, whether it's damage or items that have gone missing, then it is vital these are discussed face to face."
(JP/IT)
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