Sharing a bed with the one you love can be the best thing in the world, as long as youâre both getting a solid nightâs sleep. But when one of you struggles to sleep, or snores, it can ruin sleep for both of you. And that can be bad for not just your health and wellbeing, but your relationship, too.
A lot of us have problems sleeping, with people experiencing a bad nightâs sleep an average of 3.64 times a week, according to a new sleep study of 15-thousand people. More than a quarter of them (27%) admit that they sleep much better when theyâre alone, so much so that 8% have considered getting a separate bed from their partner to help them sleep better. And just over half (55%) say their partner snoring is the most annoying part about sharing a bed.
The stress of not sleeping well can have a negative impact on couples and their home life, experts caution. People are more likely to argue when theyâre tired or stressed, which isnât great for your relationship. But if sleep struggles are the norm for you and your partner, thereâs a simple fix that could actually help you both snooze and help your love life as a result.
- Couples need to make sleep a priority in their relationship and your bedtime can make a big difference.
- Specifically, sleep experts recommend one partner going to bed around 90 minutes before the other.
- This will help improve sleep quality and quantity, as it allows the person in bed to get to their deep sleep stage before the other person comes to bed. That way, theyâre less likely to be disturbed by their partner climbing into bed and trying to fall asleep.
Source:Â Metro
Scott's Thoughts:
- So if you want to avoid separate beds or bedrooms, try separate bedtimes first!
- Whatâs the biggest sleep issue you and your partner have? Do you go to bed at the same time? Think waiting an hour and a half might help?
- Did you and your partner get a âsleep divorceâ - where you sleep apart to sleep better? How did it work for you?