Solo sleeping

CAN IT WORK FOR YOUR RELATIONSHIP?

Are you considering a sleeping separation? Whether it’s snoring, insomnia or tossing and turning that’s getting you down, studies show that sleeping in separate beds can improve the quality of your sleep while rekindling romance in your relationship.

While you may think sleeping apart means your relationship is headed for disaster, that is not always the case.

“I think we are starting to move away from the assumption that couples who sleep in separate beds are on the verge of a break-up,” says relationship therapist Amanda Joy Robb.

For many couples, it has significant benefits.

TALK IT OUT

“Deciding to sleep apart needs to be a change both partners agree on,” Amanda says.

“If it’s one-sided, the other partner may feel rejected and be left questioning why their partner doesn’t want to sleep by their side.”

Whether it’s a temporary or more long-term option, it’s important both partners are happy with the change.

“If a partner is starting to feel like sleeping separately is becoming a negative factor, agree to re-evaluate the decision,” Amanda advises.

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