Couples who sleep in different beds are happier, here's why

Good sleep is not only important for health, but it is also increasingly cited as the key to a successful marriage.

Many well-known and mainstream couples are following a practice that would once have been seen as a sign of cooling off in the relationship: sleeping in separate rooms.

This practice, which has now been dubbed 'sleep divorce', is spreading rapidly and is increasingly perceived not as a problem, but as a wise solution to avoid unnecessary tensions and maintain harmony in the couple.

According to the German newspaper Focus, 'sleep divorce' means sleeping in separate beds or separate rooms, not because of marital problems, but to ensure quality and uninterrupted sleep. It is a practical choice that for many people has turned into an emotional and physical benefit.

Here are some of the most common reasons that lead couples to this decision:

1. Different sleep schedules

Some people go to bed early, others prefer to sleep late. These different rhythms can create constant interruptions and dissatisfaction, which are easily avoided if everyone has their own sleeping space.

2. Snoring

One of the main reasons for sleeping separately is snoring. When one partner cannot sleep due to noise, sleep becomes uncomfortable and often leads to irritability during the day. Separate rooms are a salvation in this case.

3. Different sleeping habits

One person may prefer total darkness, another dim light. One wants a firm mattress, another a soft one. One is always cold, another gets hot quickly. These small differences often become a source of irritation, and a simple separation in sleep can avoid these tensions.

4. Childcare

Couples with young children often choose to have one parent take care of the little ones at night while the other sleeps soundly to be rested for the day ahead. This arrangement often requires temporary sharing of sleeping space.

Not a sign of separation, but care for the relationship

Focus emphasizes that this practice is not an emotional distancing, but a way to maintain individual well-being. When both partners sleep well, they are more rested, calmer, and better able to be emotionally present for each other.

So, if a relationship improves thanks to this 'overnight divorce', then it's better to see it as a smart solution, and not as a problem. Syri.net-iefimerida