No one wants a partner who’s constantly grumpy and irritable all because they aren’t able to get a good night’s sleep. In some cases, the sleeping beauty who you are madly in love with lying next to you, could be the cause for your sleep deprivation. If you or your partner are experiencing the negatives of sleep deprivation, it’s worth considering getting a “sleep divorce” and start sleeping in separate beds. Here are some reasons why you might want to get a sleep divorce.
- Your bedtime and wake times are different
- One of you snores
- That uncomfortable body heat
- Fidgeting
- Frequent trips to the bathroom
If you’re worried that a sleep divorce could harm your relationship, experts say don’t worry about that too much. In fact, it might have the opposite effect. Research suggests that a well-rested person is "a better communicator, happier, more empathic, more attractive and funnier.”
Dr. Wendy Troxel, a senior behavioral scientist said: "I tell couples to try to think of it not as a filing for a sleep divorce, but as forging a sleep alliance.”
- "Couples can still make the bedroom a sacred space, even if they choose not to actually sleep together.”
- “You can develop pre-bedtime rituals and use that time to actually connect with your partner instead of being independently on a phone or laptop or whatnot."
What are your thoughts?
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