Sleep specialist Lindsay Browning said that for some couples, sleeping separately can be a warning sign, but at the same time, more and more partners are choosing to sleep in separate rooms and call it an effective way to strengthen relationships. This non-obvious way to strengthen intimacy with your partner, expert named in a comment for the Mirror.
According to Browning, sleeping in different beds will allow for better sleep, especially for those whose partners snore or move actively in their sleep. This helps you feel energized and calm throughout the day. “Plus, when you’re well-rested, you may be more energetic, in a better mood, and more receptive to physical intimacy with your partner,” the doctor added.
To create a satisfying separate sleep for both partners, it’s important to discuss all the details, Browning continued. According to her, it is necessary to explain why the desire to sleep separately arose, and to let the partner know that he is loved and appreciated.
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The expert added that sleeping in separate beds does not mean that partners cannot spend time with each other before a night’s rest. “When sleeping in the same bed, the happy hormone oxytocin is released. That’s why it’s important to still spend time together before bed. Watch a movie together, snuggle up, or plan a date night so you have time to look forward to,” Browning concluded.
Earlier, neurologist-somnologist Irina Zavalko said that for a good night’s sleep you should follow a few simple rules. First of all, four hours before bedtime, you need to give up heavy, spicy, sweet foods, caffeine-containing drinks and foods, tea, carbonated drinks, and chocolate.
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