They more often sent a card by post or via the Internet than bought a present or a meal. Indeed the Danes sent proportionately more e-cards than any other European nation, followed by the Dutch and the Norwegians. Dutch market research agency NIPO and Britain-based Taylor Nelson Sofres carried out the survey of 2,000 people aged 15 to 35. They commented that Dutch and Scandinavians contrasted sharply with people from eastern Europe who appeared more engrossed in Valentine traditions. Triple Olympic champion Marion Jones said she has separated from her husband.
British women are still overwhelmingly in love with their long-term partners.
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