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Love at first sight?

Love is… saying good morning to your partner before looking at your phone, according to a new poll! The couples surveyed added that the chief characteristic of a long and successful relationship is checking in regularly with your loved one, following by ‘having each other’s back’ and saying ‘I love you’ daily.

The survey, by Costa Coffee, also ranked making time for intimacy, telling your partner they look nice, and being able to sit in silence in the top ten.

Holding hands, knowing how the other feels without asking, regular banter and never going to bed on an

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