Co-sleeping is actually not uncommon, after all lower ancestors kept warm and protected each other that way. Until the 19th century, however, it was unusual to sleep together in one bed. Sharing a bed has only been common since the middle of the 19th century. Separate beds, on the other hand, are now considered a curse for a relationship or are even associated with the end of a relationship. But that need not be! We reveal why sleeping in separate beds can be good for your relationship and your health.
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1. Sleep more peacefully
If your partner sleeps restlessly and often tosses and turns, this can rob people who sleep very lightly of their sleep . It can also happen that your partner takes up more space in bed due to restless sleep, so that the night is no longer restful.
2. Reduce background noise
If your partner or even you snore, this can often be bothersome for the other person. Falling asleep quickly becomes an ordeal and you often wake up at night to the disturbing snoring noises . Earplugs can be helpful , but there is a risk of not being able to hear the alarm clock in the morning. Also, frequent wearing can irritate the ears of sensitive people, leaving them dry, cracked and prone to infection and inflammation.
3. Maintain your own sleeping rhythm
If you work in shifts or if one partner is more of an owl and the other a lark , sharing a bed can present difficulties. While one is up late at night, the other jumps out of bed early in the morning. This can be very disturbing for both people. It can also be that the evening and bedtime routine differ: while one prefers to watch TV, the other reads a book or tries to sleep straight away. With separate bedrooms, everyone can sleep at their own pace .
4. More space to sleep
Beds that are too small are a real sleep killer. If the bed is only 1.40 meters tall, it can get tight for two people. Better is therefore either a larger bed of 1.60 meters to 1.80 meters or, if you need a lot of space, 2 meters with two mattresses, so as not to get in each other’s way. If the sleep is still not restful, separate beds could be useful.
5. More desire for the partner
Anyone who always just sits together in a relationship quickly gets into a kind of routine and everyday life. On the other hand, if couples get some distance from each other again, this can increase the desire for more. Separate bedrooms can ensure that spending time together in bed becomes something special again .
