The survey of more than 1,000 under-25s was carried out on behalf of the government's Chlamydia, Worth Talking About Campaign.
About 70 per cent of respondents said the most important indicator that a relationship would last was feeling comfortable discussing issues such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual history.
Other milestones in a long-term relationship listed were meeting parents, which was mentioned by 66 per, and meeting friends, which was cited by four out of 10 young people.
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