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SPEAKER: A lot of couples
blame their partner
for bad sleep.
Snoring, restless legs,
and tossing and turning
can all wake up your bedmate.
If that sounds familiar,
one option is a sleep divorce.
That may sound intense,
but a sleep divorce is just
sleeping in a separate bed
or a separate room.
This can help you tailor
your sleep to fit you.
You can set
your own temperature,
use the right amount of covers,
and have your own sleep and wake
times.
It can lead to much better
sleep.
It may sound like this would
hurt your relationship,
but it can have benefits there,
too.
Studies have shown
that poor sleep can lead to more
fights
with your significant other.
Whereas good sleep will help
your energy and mood
and lower your fatigue
and stress.
This can all lead to better
relationships with your partner,
as well as friends, family,
and co-workers.
When you have less stress
and are apart some nights,
it could even lead to more
spontaneous intimacy.
But to make sure your sleep
divorce doesn't feel
like a real divorce,
make sure you're doing it
for the right reasons.
Make time to have
an open discussion.
And make sure you're not
creating distance
in your relationship.
You can test out a sleep divorce
a couple of times a week
or make a plan to share a bed
on weekends.
When you sleep separately,
make sure you still keep
a good bedtime routine
and don't start any bad habits.
