1 in 3 women prefer spending time with girlfriends than their husbands

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One in three married women have more fun with their girlfriends than they do with their husbands, it emerged today.

Researchers found many would rather spend the day relaxing with a friend catching up on girly gossip than be with their other half.

Worryingly, one in ten said they were more able 'to be themselves' around their friends, while almost half said they enjoyed the fact could talk to their pals about 'anything'.

Ladies' night: Women prefer to spend time with their friends than their husbands, a survey revealed today

The alarming revelation emerged following a study carried out among 3,000 women for Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex.

Spokeswoman fro the shopping centre Sophie Scott said: 'These results will strike a chord with millions of married women all over the UK.

'After a busy week at work, we all crave escapism and some 'me time' and it is clear women prefer to spend theirs with girlfriends tha! n their partners.

'Spending time with girlfriends and hitting the shops, or stopping for a coffee and a chat, can lift a woman's mood.'

The study revealed women prefer to spend a day off with a friend because they were more fun and more likely to enjoy talking about relationships or exchange gossip.

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Shopping, going to a day spa, or having a meal and a glass of wine topped the list of activities women preferred to do in their spare time, with nearly a third agreeing that they think their girlfriends are much better company than their partner is.

The study also found women make more of an effort with their appearance and their outfit when spending time with their female friends.

This is because they spend longer getting 'glammed up' and spending longer doing their hair and make-up than they would if they went with their partner.

A day out with their friends was also likely to cost more money than a day out with their other half, with women admitting their friends encourage them to treat themselves more.


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