Apparently the British are Sensitive
Sensitive Brits yesterday (Wed) voted spending time with their partner as life's biggest 'must-have'.
A quarter of people polled placed the company of their other half above more material possessions such as computers, mobile phones, radio and car.
And incredibly, in this modern age of technology, reading was second beating television, the iPod, internet and broadband.
Children, partners and family time all appeared in the top five, while having a cup of tea came sixth in the poll of 1,214 adults for The National Lottery.
A spokesman for The National Lottery said: ''It seems that it is the little things in life that we couldn't live without. Time with family or little treats like a cup of tea or sitting in the sunshine are best for boosting everyday happiness.
''Research into Lottery winners reveals that they value the simple things in life that don't cost a fortune too, long soaks in the bath and watching TV were the treats they value most.''
The study revealed the NHS in seventh place followed by water - the only thing on the list which we couldn't physically live without.
And a healthy dose of caffeine made the list in the shape of the first cup of coffee in the morning.
Tenth was the words; 'I Love You'.
Further down the top 50 list, life's little luxuries start to take over - including a hot bath full of bubbles, a freshly made bed and enjoying a pint of beer.
Even chores appear on the list of things Brits couldn't live without - cooking and gardening appear at numbers 26 and 27 respectively.
Mum was deemed more important than dad, securing 11th place while fathers only made it in at number 37.
Best friends (24) came higher than siblings (38) while surprisingly money only made it to number 49.
TOP 50 MUST-HAVES:
1. Spending time with my partner
2. Reading
3. Children
4. Partner
5. Family time
6. Cup of tea
7. Health services
8. Water
9. First coffee of the morning
10. Hearing the words 'I love you'
11. Mum
12. Internet / Broadband connection
13. Sunbathing
14. Watching a football match
15. Hot bath with bubbles
16. Getting into a comfy bed with fresh sheets
17. A good meal with friends
18. Computer / laptop
19. A long walk by myself
20. Television
21. Energy suppliers
22. Bottle of wine on a Friday night
23. Shopping trips
24. My best friend
25. Watching films
26. Cooking
27. Gardening
28. Going to a music gig
29. A pint of beer
30. Music
31. Sunrise / Sunset
32. Going to the gym
33. Trees
34. My kids waking me up in the morning
35. Radio
36. Football
37. Dad
38. Siblings
39. iPod
40. Washing machine
41. Emergency services
42. Animals
43. Rain
44. Christmas Day
45. My morning shower
46. Gin and tonic
47. Mobile phone
48. Car
49. Money
50. The dentist
A quarter of people polled placed the company of their other half above more material possessions such as computers, mobile phones, radio and car.
And incredibly, in this modern age of technology, reading was second beating television, the iPod, internet and broadband.
Children, partners and family time all appeared in the top five, while having a cup of tea came sixth in the poll of 1,214 adults for The National Lottery.
A spokesman for The National Lottery said: ''It seems that it is the little things in life that we couldn't live without. Time with family or little treats like a cup of tea or sitting in the sunshine are best for boosting everyday happiness.
''Research into Lottery winners reveals that they value the simple things in life that don't cost a fortune too, long soaks in the bath and watching TV were the treats they value most.''
The study revealed the NHS in seventh place followed by water - the only thing on the list which we couldn't physically live without.
And a healthy dose of caffeine made the list in the shape of the first cup of coffee in the morning.
Tenth was the words; 'I Love You'.
Further down the top 50 list, life's little luxuries start to take over - including a hot bath full of bubbles, a freshly made bed and enjoying a pint of beer.
Even chores appear on the list of things Brits couldn't live without - cooking and gardening appear at numbers 26 and 27 respectively.
Mum was deemed more important than dad, securing 11th place while fathers only made it in at number 37.
Best friends (24) came higher than siblings (38) while surprisingly money only made it to number 49.
TOP 50 MUST-HAVES:
1. Spending time with my partner
2. Reading
3. Children
4. Partner
5. Family time
6. Cup of tea
7. Health services
8. Water
9. First coffee of the morning
10. Hearing the words 'I love you'
11. Mum
12. Internet / Broadband connection
13. Sunbathing
14. Watching a football match
15. Hot bath with bubbles
16. Getting into a comfy bed with fresh sheets
17. A good meal with friends
18. Computer / laptop
19. A long walk by myself
20. Television
21. Energy suppliers
22. Bottle of wine on a Friday night
23. Shopping trips
24. My best friend
25. Watching films
26. Cooking
27. Gardening
28. Going to a music gig
29. A pint of beer
30. Music
31. Sunrise / Sunset
32. Going to the gym
33. Trees
34. My kids waking me up in the morning
35. Radio
36. Football
37. Dad
38. Siblings
39. iPod
40. Washing machine
41. Emergency services
42. Animals
43. Rain
44. Christmas Day
45. My morning shower
46. Gin and tonic
47. Mobile phone
48. Car
49. Money
50. The dentist
Your Opinions and Comments
I like reading but I'm not sure i wouldnt put the fresh bed before everything...with the long soak beforehand.
Ask any woman and its time to not be responsible for the family..and its all the simple non techie things that come top of the list.
Tonight it was being told my stir fry was "very nice" by No 1 Daughter(there is only one) and discussing my son's exam timetable with him. He's 16 in two weeks and I had a little tear about him coming this far as he nearly died when he was a baby-there's no subsitute for the mundane stuff of life.