Home LivingWellnessSleepWhat is sleep divorce and why is it such a good idea for your relationship?We spoke to a sleep expert to find out everything you need to know about this sleep trendWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingWellnessSleepWhat is sleep divorce and why is it such a good idea for your relationship?We spoke to a sleep expert to find out everything you need to know about this sleep trendWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
We spoke to a sleep expert to find out everything you need to know about this sleep trend
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty)
(Image credit: Getty)
A disturbed night’s sleep can put anyone in a bad mood for the day. And if it’s a partner’s snoring or wriggling that’s keeping you up, even if they’re a total dreamboat during waking hours, it can be enough to put a strain on the relationship. The answer, according to sleep expert andBeingwellfounder James wilson (aka the Sleep Geek) could well be sleep divorce.
Don’t panic, that’ssleepdivorce. “It’s when a couple make the decision to sleep separately to help improve their sleep,” explains James. “Sleep divorce isn’t really the best way to describe it. I see it more like a sleep holiday, people spend that time they are asleep separate, to be better versions of themselves during the day.” So essentially trying a little sleep divorce could help you avoidactualdivorce. We spoke to James to find out more.
A quick note before we start – if you want to keep an eye on your sleep health, you might want to invest in one of thebest sleep trackers. And if sleep divorce isn’t an option for you, check out ourbest mattressguide – upgrading your bed components can have a big impact on your slumber.
Who should think about sleep divorce?
James Wilson: If you are a light sleeper, or your partner is particularly active during the night – maybe they are restless sleepers, sleep talkers or chronic snorers – then sleeping separately means that you are less likely to be pulled out of your sleep cycle, and for you to have less disturbed sleep," says James. “If it works for you, it is likely to improve the amount of sleep you get, and also the quality of sleep.”
What are the benefits of sleep divorce?
JW: Sleep is the foundation that the rest of our health is built upon, improving your sleep improves emotional and mental wellbeing, makes it easier to eat healthily and leads us to becoming more focused and motivated. For your relationship this means you are less likely to fall out, and people I work with have said that sleeping separately has made them realise their partners were as annoying as they thought they were! Generally, from my experience it improves both the emotional and the physical parts of a relationship.
Any tips for making this approach work for you?
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