Brit couples to spice up sex lives in New Year

The study demonstrated that approximately 25 percent said their resolution for 2015 is to enjoy new sexual adventures, the Daily Star reported.

The study conducted by insurers Direct Line said 32 percent had resolved to sort out nagging relationship issues but less than 20 percent said they would try and spend more time with their partners next year while 23 percent vowed to argue less.

Psychologist Dr Linda Papadopoulos said that the research suggested that they were prioritizing the physical tasks on their to-do lists and ignoring the important emotional issues in their lives that need fixing.

Papadopoulos added that this avoidance, whether it's a fear of conflict or a general sense of unease about not being able to approach or cope with a problem, is one of the biggest obstacles to change.