The 100 Years Club Installment #114: 7 Fun Facts About Love

We know it all too well.

We’re living in a world filled with hate and destruction.

As a realist. I must accept that.

As a romantic, I believe in the power of love. (Whoever thought I would quote Huey Lewis & The News in a 2025 blog post?)

As a pragmatist and consummate data geek, I often look for trends and statistics to give my readers hope, joy, and perhaps even humor.

I love facts and fact-checking (which may put me in the minority today)!

One of the F’s in NANCYAF is Factual!

When the world looks especially ugly, I often make lists, put things into a neat and tidy box, and tie it up with a red ribbon (as my older brother has told me). It gives me a sense of control and inspires/educates others.

Because February is the month of love (as all months should be), here goes:

1. 94% of women and 88% of men believe in true love. (That doesn’t necessarily mean it exists, but I love that many of us are still hopeful!)
2. Love has an impact on brain chemistry, according to scientific research.
3. The dating service market is expected to reach 698.8 million users by 2028. So, we are clearly looking for love in some of the wrong places.
4. About half of all people love their jobs.
5. According to an AI Google search (which I sometimes love), things people are most excited about in 2025 are advanced transportation, wellness, sustainable fashion, immersive entertainment, and updates on space exploration.
6. Hummus, French fries, and pizza are among the foods we love. I found the list on Reader’s Digest’s site. I love their tagline, “A trusted friend in a complicated world.” (I also love that the RD brand has been around for nearly 100 years!)
7. Speaking of timeless things, nostalgia in marketing is making a comeback. (We love old things because they give us a sense of comfort.) I am not super-passionate about the term “nowstalgia” however.

Above all, we need to learn to love ourselves in order to love others and to enjoy life.

I use a technique to help me remain positive and (dare I say) passionate about life and work. Watch it here!

(And, if you happen to be looking for romantic love, check out my new book.)

Sources of Stats:

• Passive Secrets
• Pew Research
• Harvard Medical School