Top reasons for this are because half want their loved ones to be ‘comfortable’ in life and 44 percent don’t want to put financial pressure or stress on them. Surprisingly, Brits take almost the same amount of time to decide on a new car – 13 days – as they do deciding whether or not to end a relationship – 14 days.īut three in 10 agreed some decisions can’t be rushed and they would need more than a month to make up their minds about getting married.īrits are most concerned about their choices affecting their children and finances, and four in 10 said they worry about the impact this may have on family and friends once they have passed. Typically, adults spend on average five days toying with the notion of going on a date and taking the leap to buy a house takes 18 days to determine. Family decisions are ranked most important of all. Interestingly, one fifth believe love-life based decisions have the biggest impact on their future, while only 16 per cent said career-based choices have the greatest effect. The study also pinpointed the age at which we make the most vital choices as being 28. One in seven claimed settling down with a partner was their first major life choice. The study also found Over two thirds agreed there is pressure on young people to make important decisions when it’s too early to know what they want.īecause of this, many respondents quoted their choice of degree, dropping out of university, leaving school early and not taking A-levels as decisions they now regret. “We care passionately about families being protected should the worst happen and so we’ve simplified the process of buying life insurance, making it easy to financially protect those we love." “Decision making can be hard but if you're struggling it's always worth talking it through with family or friends. “Similarly, we think it's crazy that people insure their homes, cars and even phones - but not their lives. Nicola Stubbs, head of marketing at BGL Life, said: “It’s likely that we’ve all made decisions in our lives that we’ve regretted and we were surprised to see that people take the same amount of time to decide on a car as they do to end a relationship. The research, which was commissioned by Beagle Street Life Insurance, found making such decisions often leaves people feeling ‘anxious’, ‘terrified’ and even ‘old’. Nearly one fifth of those polled recalled the stress of making their 'first big decision' picking subjects they would study going forward. With the exam season well underway, the study of 2,000 adults also found making GCSE and A level choices leave many emotionally drained. Other agonising decisions to make the top 30 list include moving abroad - and getting a pet. Researchers found the discussion on whether or not to bring another life into the world takes more soul searching than filing for divorce or moving house. Deciding whether or not to have children is life's biggest decision, it has emerged.
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