Quickie: Is a Sleep Divorce a Good Idea? Study Suggests Couples Don’t Benefit From Sleeping in Separate Beds
Is it time to give up on separate bedrooms?
Although many couples have opted for a sleep divorce because they feel like it’s more conducive to a good night of slumber, according to a recent study in Sleep, it may not be a long-term solution for better sleep or better overall health.
“Sleeping with a romantic partner or spouse shows to have great benefits on sleep health….” — Brandon Fuentes
After reviewing the data of about 1,007 working-age adults from southeastern Pennsylvania, which was collected in the Sleep and Health Activity, Diet, Environment, and Socialization (SHADES) study, researchers found that when it came to sleep, couples that shared a bed were more likely to have good restorative sleep through the night. In addition, they were less likely to suffer from sleep disorders.
“Sleeping with a romantic partner or spouse shows to have great benefits on sleep health including reduced sleep apnea risk, sleep insomnia severity, and overall improvement in sleep quality,” said lead researcher Brandon Fuentes.
