Snoring, temperature differences, “stealing” the blanket and tossing and turning in sleep lead many couples apart (at least from bed).
Experts agree that sleeping in separate rooms can be beneficial for couples.
Snoring, temperature differences, “stealing” the blanket and tossing and turning in sleep lead many couples apart (at least from bed).
Other factors that can make co-sleeping difficult are any illness, different work schedules, and different sleep schedules.
According to a study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 30 percent of Americans report occasionally or consistently sleeping in a different room, with men more likely to move to the couch or living room. And perhaps surprisingly, millennials are doing it more than adults.
Academy spokesperson and pulmonologist Dr. According to Seema Khosla, getting enough sleep, which is usually seven to eight hours for adults, is important for healthy relationships.
Research shows that people who consistently get poor sleep are more likely to have conflict with their partners.
He says it’s important for people to prioritize sleep.
“I have patients who have been together for 60 years and swear that one of the reasons is because they have separate bedrooms,” she said.
“It’s not about avoiding intimacy. It’s realizing that you can have intimacy, share those times together, but then sleep apart,” she said.
However, as he himself said, this is something that both the couple should understand and agree on.
Dr., head of the department of sleep medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and director of the sleep clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Phyllis Zee says separate bedrooms are common among her patients.
“It would be good to discuss the compatibility of the dream before marriage. “I see this when couples are married and/or together for a while, and they try to negotiate it for a while,” she says.
Then comes middle age, he adds, and sleep isn’t so good.
“In general, (at this age) people are more prone to things like insomnia or sleep apnea. And it’s starting to get annoying,” he explains.
However, while there’s no shame in sleeping apart, Zee says technology has made co-sleeping a little easier. White noise machines, cooling pillows and bedding, and dual-zone electric blankets can help. Separate blankets too.
“On the other hand, there are studies that show co-sleeping also has benefits,” she says, adding that couples may want to seek professional help before making a decision, as problems may be related to sleep disorders. engaged in