Another 48 percent wished they could take their mates on dates – and 59 percent enjoy the preamble and dating debriefs with pals, more than the event itself.
And a chum’s involvement starts from the beginning, with nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of singles canvassing opinions from friends and family before even saying “yes” to a romantic endeavour.
While friends are the most common choice to confer with about courting (50 percent), colleagues (28 percent) and siblings (23 percent) are also popular confidants.
And 59 percent said supportive friends and family make them feel more confident as they navigate the dating world.
It also emerged it takes more than two people to make a date happen ... Read even more
