It could be the fresher air, the inspiring landscapes, or the slower pace of life. But people living in the countryside are far more likely to find true love than city dwellers, research has revealed.
It discovered 77 per cent of adults living in rural Britain have found their soulmate – compared with 48 per cent in urban areas.
Relationships in the countryside were also found to last twice as long.
As many as 61 per cent of countryside residents had been in a relationship for more than a decade – compared with just 21 per cent of urbanites.
And 55 per cent of those living in the sticks were married – 10 per cent more than urban areas.
As many as 51 per cent living in the country say the words ‘I love you’ at least once a day – compared with only 23 per cent in the city.
Relationships in the country are thought to have a better chance of surviving because couples are more loyal and have more time for each other.
Couples were found to spend an average of six nights a week together – two more than those in the city. Only 10 per cent had cheated on their partner – while this went up to 20 per cent for those in cities.