The relationship between a husband and wife is supposed to be very close, but some netizens have pointed out that many elders in their families, such as parents and in-laws, are accustomed to sleeping in separate rooms or beds, questioning whether "this is just what happens when you get old." Some netizens responded that their sleep quality greatly improved after sleeping in separate beds, stating they "loved it once they tried it." A foreign study also indicated that couples sleeping in separate beds is more beneficial for health, and can even lead to a more harmonious marriage.
Recently, a netizen posted on the online discussion forum "Parenting Kingdom" with the title "Do Couples Have to Sleep in Separate Beds When They Get Old??", stating that their parents, in-laws, great-uncles, and great-aunts all sleep in separate rooms or beds, thus wondering "is this just how it is when you get old?" The post immediately sparked lively discussion among netizens. One netizen said: "My parents do... My husband and I sleep with separate blankets, maybe that's the first step." Another netizen said that since sleeping with separate blankets from their partner, they have felt many benefits. Click to see more comments:
The British "Daily Mail" once cited a survey published by a mattress company, which pointed out that 1/6 of couples choose to sleep in separate beds, not because they no longer love each other, but due to factors such as one partner snoring, constantly tossing and turning, or the other partner going to sleep later, which affects their sleep. They choose to sleep in separate beds with the goal of getting a good night's rest.
A study and analysis conducted by Paracelsus Medical University in Germany in 2016 also indicated that sleep problems and marital problems often occur simultaneously. People with poor sleep have a higher divorce rate, and if a person sleeps poorly, they lack empathy and are more prone to arguments.
Dr. Neil Stanley, who has been engaged in sleep research for 35 years, frankly stated that he not only sleeps in a separate bed from his partner, but in a separate room. He conducted a study in 2005 and found that 1/3 of couples' sleep disturbances are caused by their partner, and this sleep disturbance has a significant impact on physical health and marital harmony.
He also added that poor sleep can affect work performance, interpersonal relationships, and can also lead to weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes and depression. If conditions allow, he suggests sleeping in separate rooms:
Two adults should have a 6-foot (about 1.8-meter) wide bed; two single beds are even better, so you can choose a mattress and duvet of suitable thickness.
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