A third of the woman asked admitted to spending more time talking to their pals via Facebook and Twitter, rather than having face-to-face interaction.
Hectic lifestyles were one of the main reasons that we aren’t spending enough quality time with our loved ones, with 40% of women saying they just didn’t have time.
And, with it fast approaching Christmas, those busy lifestyles are set to get even busier, with women having virtually no time to spend with their friends.
And the study showed that, when we do actually brave the real world and take a break from Instagram and Whatsapp, we prefer staying in to going out.
A spokesperson for the charity that conducted the survey said: “’In’ is definitely the new ‘out’ for women who are trying to balance it all and they find being able to have proper conversations and relaxing in a familiar atmosphere really appealing over a night out.
“It definitely beats waiting in the rain for taxis and queuing for nightclubs. The perfect night in surely has to include Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor, followed by a really simple supper that combats the dark cold nights.”
The women with the most virtual-based relationships are 18-24 age group, followed by the 25-34 year-olds.
Are you guilty of not spending enough time with your friends? Do you prefer nights in to nights out?
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