{"id":1263,"date":"2018-02-05T16:20:59","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T16:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/redesign.bettersleep.stage.env.marcusthomasllc.com\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2018-02-05T16:20:59","modified_gmt":"2018-02-05T16:20:59","slug":"why-couples-sleep-apart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/blog\/why-couples-sleep-apart\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Couples Sleep Apart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes a good night\u2019s sleep can be hard to come by \u2013 the neighbor\u2019s barking dog, a car alarm, or a teething baby all seem to conspire to keep you awake. But add a restless bed partner who snores or steals the blankets or who prefers a subzero sleep environment, and all hope for a good night\u2019s sleep can be lost. No wonder so many of us are not getting the recommended amount of sleep on a consistent basis.<\/p>\n

Research from the Better Sleep Council<\/a> found that on average, one in three Americans report their bed partner has a negative impact on their own sleep. Americans crave sleep more than sex \u2013 which should give everyone pause to think about their respective sleep arrangements. A UK survey<\/a> found the average couple engaged in bedroom quarrels a whopping 167 times a year. The No. 1 reason was blanket hogging, and the No. 2 reason was snoring.<\/p>\n

With sleep deprivation linked to a host of problems including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression, relationship problems, accidents, irritability and poorer job satisfaction, it is imperative that sufficient, quality sleep is everyone\u2019s primary consideration.<\/p>\n

Historical perspective on sleeping<\/strong><\/span>
\nIn Roman times, the marital bed was a place for romance but not sleep. Folks in the Middle Ages viewed beds as places of courtship, where unmarried couples were permitted to be in the same bed but were separated by a strategically placed bolster. Before the Victorian era, sleeping in the same bed with your partner was considered unhealthful. It wasn\u2019t until the Industrial Revolution that couples slept in the same bed as a result of limited living space in the cities.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\nAre your partner\u2019s #sleep habits sending you to another bedroom? Discover why more couples are sleeping separately<\/a>\n

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The dirty little secrets of bed partners<\/strong><\/span>
\nContrary to popular belief, sleeping apart from your partner is not uncommon today. According to a 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll, nearly one in four American couples sleeps in separate bedrooms or beds. The National Association of Home Builders estimates that 60% of new custom homes will have dual master bedrooms this year. Some of the reasons for nocturnal incompatibility include:<\/p>\n