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Is it normal to not want to sleep in the same bed?
“On average, couples stop going to bed at the same time around three years or so into the relationship. In fact, 75\% of couples don’t go to bed together. “And not only that, when you go to bed after your partner, you’re likely to disturb their sleep by making noise, turning on lights, etc,” Brantner says.
Some common reasons couples sleep apart include snoring, restlessness, parasomnia, frequent trips to the bathroom, or incompatible sleep schedules. He also says there’s hope for couples who sleep apart due to sleep incompatibility who may want to start sleeping in the same bed or bedroom again.
Do you have to sleep in the same bed as your husband?
While it’s great to sleep in the same bed at the same time, the truth is that it won’t always be possible. Our natural sleep patterns (when we feel awake and when we feel sleepy), are largely genetic, and some couples might just not be wired the same way.
Should married couples sleep in the same bed?
Sleeping together is supposed to maintain intimacy in a marriage, but it has its downsides. A host of studies indicates that lovebirds often opt for separate beds, if not separate bedrooms. The Science Times cites a University of Toronto survey indicating that up to 40 percent of married couples sleep apart.
What happens when couples sleep apart?
Couples that sleep apart might find themselves missing those conversations. Since sex before bed has been found to lead to healthier sleep, sexual health is closely linked with sleep health. Thus, one of the most serious setbacks to sleeping apart is the fact that separate beds or bedrooms can significantly impact sex lives.
Should couples sleep apart to avoid waking each other up?
If one or both partners are known to use their phones or tablets in bed, sleeping apart might be the way to avoid waking one another up. Sleeping apart might be great for couples who disturb one another’s sleep for the reasons above or any other reason, but there are some negatives.
What does it mean when you stop sleeping in the same bed?
When people who are in a long-term committed relationship stop sleeping in the same bed, it usually means the relationship has become very rocky. However, sometimes it means there is a medical issue, which I’ll address second.