The top 20 magical moments in life have been revealed - but how many can you relate to?
Hearing a child’s first word has been voted the most magical moment in life – ahead of when they were born, a study has found.
A poll of 2,000 adults found the heart-warming family memory also beat getting married.
But having a baby is only the third most magical moment in life, chosen by 46 per cent of British men and women.
Falling in love for the first time, getting your first pay packet and hearing your baby’s first cry also feature in the top 20.
The study which was conducted by high street hearing specialist Hidden Hearing also revealed other top life milestones including getting your first job, hearing someone you love say ‘I love you too’ and buying your first home.
While many women's most magical moment in life is having a baby, this was overtaken for men with getting married, buying your first home and passing your driving test.
Almost one in five men even named their football team winning a major trophy as a top moment, ahead of hearing a ‘yes’ when they proposed to their partner.
Interestingly, the study, carried out via OnePoll.com, found eight in 10 Brits believe hearing is one of the key senses necessary to enjoy life’s most precious moments.
But more than a quarter of those aged 45 and over are currently putting up with, or have previously put up with, a hearing issue.
One respondent admitted they couldn’t hear their daughter recite her wedding vows because of their hearing problems.
Another missed a vital phone call due to not hearing the ringtone and lost an opportunity to purchase a dream house.
Hidden Hearing is supporting ‘The Campaign for Better Hearing’ to get everyone, especially those over the age of 55 in the UK, to have a regular hearing test to help stay on top of their health and ensure they enjoy life’s most magic moments.
As part of the campaign, Hidden Hearing is offering up to five free pairs of hearing aids each month, one for every 1,000 free hearing tests they carry out to people who otherwise couldn’t afford them.
Top 20 most magical moments in life for men and women - STACKED
1 of 3Top 20 most magical moments in life for men and women
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Hearing your child's first word -
Getting married -
Having a baby -
Buying your first home -
Passing your driving test -
Falling in love for the first time -
Hearing someone you love saying 'I love you back' -
Your first kiss -
Getting your first pay packet - Hearing your baby's first cry
- Hearing your child say 'I love you' for the first time
- Buying your first car
- Finding out you're pregnant/going to have a baby
- Getting your first job
- Seeing your favourite band live
- Being proposed to
- Graduating from university
- Your first holiday without your parents
- Getting your GCSE/A Level results
- Hearing your child say 'I do' when they get married
2 of 3Top 20 most magical moments in life for women
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Having a baby -
Hearing your child's first word -
Getting married -
Buying your first home -
Passing your driving test -
Falling in love for the first time -
Hearing someone you love saying 'I love you back' -
Finding out you're pregnant/going to have a baby -
Hearing your baby's first cry - Hearing your child say 'I love you' for the first time
- Getting your first pay packet
- Being proposed to
- Seeing your favourite band live
- Your first kiss
- Buying your first car
- Graduating from university
- Getting your first job
- Your first holiday without your parents
- Hearing your child say 'I do' when they get married
- Getting your GCSE/A Level results
3 of 3Top 20 most magical moments in life for men
-
Getting married -
Hearing your child's first word -
Your first kiss -
Passing your driving test -
Buying your first home -
Having a baby -
Falling in love for the first time -
Hearing someone you love saying 'I love you back' -
Getting your first pay packet - Buying your first car
- Getting your first job
- Hearing your baby's first cry
- Your favourite football team winning a major trophy
- Hearing your partner say they are pregnant
- Seeing your favourite band live
- Hearing your partner say yes to your proposal
- Hearing your child say 'I love you' for the first time
- Your first holiday without your parents
- Graduating from university
- Getting your GCSE/ A Level results
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