Would you end your relationship if your partner didn't get you a Christmas present?
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year - as long as you remember to buy all the presents you need to, that is.
Yet, a new survey has found that a third of Brits (30%) have forgotten to buy Christmas gifts in the past, with 6% admitting they had forgotten to buy a Christmas present for their partner.
Nearly one in 10 people (9%) added that they would consider breaking up with their partner if they forgot to buy them a Christmas present.
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The top reasons people gave for forgetting to buy a gift for their partner included finding it hard to get organised in time (6%), too busy working over the Christmas period (5%), missing the last Christmas delivery slot (3%), and forgetting what their partner wanted (2%).
The YouGov survey of 2,288 adults was commissioned by delivery app Zapp and found that 18% of people confessed to buying their own present for the festive season as they did not trust their partner to organise a gift for them in time.
A further 28% of respondents said they leave Christmas shopping until the last minute, dashing to the shops on December 23 or Christmas Eve. However, 40% said they find the selection of gifts available last minute as “disappointing”.
Almost half of respondents (52%) admit that they buy their gifts online, while a third have said they buy a second gift last-minute after realising their first gift would not arrive on time.
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10 last-minute Christmas gift ideas
Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Scent Surround Reed Diffuser | £66 from John Lewis
No7 The Ultimate Skincare Collection 10-Piece Gift Set | £41 (Was £85) from Boots
Winter Large Candle | £65 from The White Company
Stackers Classic Jewellery Box Lid, Blush Pink | £25 from John Lewis
Pure Cashmere Colour Block Scarf | £79 from Marks & Spencer
CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray, 50ml | £91 from John Lewis
Estée Lauder 3 Piece Star Gift Set, Including Full-Size Advanced Night Repair Serum | £49 (Was £122.50) from Boots
Deia Pebble Rope, Twist and Beaded Chain Necklace Set | £345 from Monica Vinader
Kate Spade Spencer Zip-Around Continental Wallet | £109 (Was £165) from Kate Spade
Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler Complete Long in Copper/Nickel | £479.99 from Dyson
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