Sleep is one of the most important gifts we can give our bodies. During those hours of slumber, our bodies take the opportunity to repair and regenerate; our metabolism works better, and our brain is able to store memories. Ideally, we should be getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night, but that isn’t always possible. Particularly if you have a partner who keeps you up at night.
As much as we love our significant others, they aren’t always good for our health. Case in point is if their presence is somehow disrupting our REM.
Excessive snoring, tossing and turning like a fish washed ashore, talking in their sleep, or having different sleep schedules can all be contributing factors. If this is the case, you might want to consider getting a sleep divorce.
Trust us, it’s not as scary as it sounds. A sleep divorce is when you and your partner decide to sleep in separate beds or rooms so that you can both get a good night’s rest.
The advantages of a sleep divorce are pretty straightforward—you’ll both get better shut-eye, which means you’ll be happier, healthier, and less likely to argue over silly things because you’re both sleep-deprived. Plus, you’ll have your own space to stretch out and get cozy without worrying about someone else stealing the blankets or hogging the bed.
On the other hand, you might feel a little lonely or disconnected from your partner if you’re not sharing a bed anymore. And, there can be a stigma around sleeping in separate beds or rooms, with people might assuming that there’s something wrong with your relationship.
But, at the end of the day, it’s all about what works best for you and your partner, and what helps you sleep easier at night if you’ll pardon the pun.
