We Want To See Our Friends Four Times A Month!

A survey of 2,000 adults looked at what goes into a good gathering, revealing that more than half of people want to see their friends at least four times a month.

A third of people admit they don’t get to see their loved ones as often as they’d like, and 70% wish they could spend more time with them.

Nearly three in four respondents feel a good night with friends is as healing as a therapy session, and two-thirds feel less stressed when they’re with loved ones.

Forty-five percent don’t mind whether they go out or stay in to play games, do “make your own” activities or catch up on TV shows/movies.

On average, people hang out with three loved ones at a time, but 24% arrange for more guests.

While more people prefer planned gatherings rather than spontaneous ones, 43% enjoy both equally.

People estimate that half their time with loved ones is spent catching up on life, and a similar percentage shared that they end up having meaningful conversations during these meetups.

Other topics discussed when catching up include memories, major life changes and TV shows/movies.

When it comes to nights in, one in seven respondents said they’re usually the one to host for an average of four hours — although a third of hosts said their nights-in last longer.

TOPICS PEOPLE DISCUSS WITH THEIR LOVED ONES WHEN MEETING UP

1. Memories - 39%
2. Major life changes - 37%
3. TV shows/movies - 36%
4. Pop culture/celebrities - 33%
5. Politics - 33%
   
   

GATHERING ESSENTIALS FOR NIGHTS IN

1. Soft drinks - 43%
2. Disposable plates - 39%
3. Ice - 38%
4. Napkins - 38%
5. Disposable cups - 37%