Brits' most cherished life moments revealed: from first kisses to newborn cuddles

North Wales Live

4 days ago

According to research, Brits will go through five unforgettable moments a year, with three-quarters believing these distinctive experiences help shape who they are. These significant occasions include holding your newborn baby, watching a child take their first steps, or waving your youngster off on their first day of school.
However, it's not solely about children - other crucial moments featured taking your first solo drive after passing your test, seeing a rare natural spectacle or welcoming a new pet into your home. Samsung commissioned the research to mark the launch of the large screen optimised Galaxy Z Fold7, unveiling a poem called 'Life Unfolds Fast', narrated by Martin Kemp and penned by poet Georgie Jones.
The poem explores the milestones that shape our lives, while the film features intimate moments from Martin's family life and real-life footage from people of different ages, backgrounds, and identities.
"Some of my life's greatest memories are those simple moments at home," Martin said, "playing with my kids in the garden, holding Harley and Roman as babies, and singing with my wife in the car.
"These are moments that truly define our lives," Martin added. "Sharing these personal glimpses allows people to see how small, intimate moments become the big memories we want to go back to over again."
The majority of people regularly revisit cherished memories on their phones either to reflect on special moments, boost their mood, or share their good times with others. In fact, two thirds value their digital memories just as much as physical keepsakes.
But almost half worry about forgetting important life events, as they expressed concern about losing memories involving loved ones.
Therefore, capturing photographs and videos proves essential to preserving these experiences.
Generally, adults will revisit these pivotal memories on their mobiles approximately four times monthly, with 12 per cent estimating they possess over 10 hours of stored footage.
Annika Bizon, from Samsung, which has Galaxy AI enabled within its slimmest foldable yet, said: "Our research shows that over 40 per cent of us take photos and videos for the sole purpose to not forget our best memories.
"It allows you to capture and revisit the memories you never want to forget, feeling their warmth and emotion time and time again."
TOP 25 UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS:
Holding your newborn baby for the first time
Watching your baby take their first steps
Getting the keys to your first home
The last goodbye to a loved one
Your child's first day of school
Falling in love for the first time
Witnessing a child's first words
Driving a car on your own for the first time
Being told 'I love you' and saying it back
Being proposed to - or proposing to someone
Seeing your family all together in one place
Listening to your baby's heartbeat during a pregnancy scan
Watching someone you love achieve something they've worked hard for
Seeing the Northern Lights or witnessing a rare natural phenomenon
Graduating from school or university
Reaching a goal you've worked towards for years
Watching a child in your life perform in a school play
Hugging / being reunited with someone you haven't seen in years
Seeing a loved one return home safely after time away
Getting your first job offer
Walking out of work on your last day before retirement
Bringing a new pet home and welcoming it into the family
Watching your favourite sports team win in a big match
Completing something you never thought you could do (e.g. a marathon)
Saying goodbye to your pet