Watch the video: Why a “sleep divorce” could be the answer to your relationship problems.
Do you live with your partner or spouse and have trouble sleeping?
Some people catch their partner’s every move.
This makes it harder for them to reach the deep sleep phase, or so-called REM phase.
A possible solution could be a “sleep divorce”.
This is about sleeping in separate beds or separate rooms.
A growing trend: according to a recent survey by the National Sleep Foundation in the US, one in 10 couples sleep in separate rooms and almost one in four married couples sleep in separate beds.
Because of societal norms and how couples feel, sleeping together is a must, but many feel bad about it.
But separate sleeping places can make sense, because not enough sleep is of no help to anyone.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Canada studied the consequences of lack of sleep.
So here are three reasons why couples can benefit from a sleep divorce:
- Health
It has been known for years: Not getting enough sleep over the long term is enormously unhealthy.
Lack of sleep leads to high blood pressure, increases the chance of developing diabetes and leads to depression.
Therefore, to protect your own health and that of your partner, everyone should get enough sleep.
- balance
Various studies show that lack of sleep makes us irritable.
Our patience wears out faster than when we’ve had a good night’s sleep – this often leads to arguments.
- Appreciation
Because the sleeping situation no longer causes stress, you appreciate lying in one bed together again.
The partnership can benefit from the fact that lying in bed together is something nice and special again.
This will bring a breath of fresh air back into your relationship.