According to a survey, only 14% of couples sleep in separate beds every night. And while many of us might believe in the saying “couples who sleep apart grow apart” there are studies that show the opposite is actually true.
We at Bright Side believe that there are no wrong or right sleep arrangements, because to some, sleeping in different beds can be as pleasing as for others sharing a bed with their partner.
A poor night’s sleep can turn lovers into fighters.
According to research, sharing a bed with a partner that has restless sleep behavior can deprive you of 49 minutes of sleep each night. And, when one partner doesn’t get a proper night’s sleep because of the other, it will most likely result in a conflict between them the next day.
Actually, the study even confirmed that couples who tend to have a poor night’s sleep have more severe and more frequent fights than those who wake up well-rested. People who get a good night’s sleep, on the other hand, are more likely to be in a good mood, have lower stress levels, and be more patient.
Resenting your partner because you can’t get a good night’s sleep can be destructive to the relationship.
Snoring, fidgeting, and bed or blanket hogging are just a few of many reasons why some couples choose to sleep in different beds or even in different bedrooms. Lying awake listening to your partner snoring while you beat yourself up to fall asleep can lead to a build-up of anger, tension, and resentment toward your partner.
According to Jennifer Adams, author of Sleeping Apart Not Falling Apart, sleeping in a separate bedroom can even help a relationship thrive because both partners are not sleep deprived.
Each partner can tailor their sleeping conditions to their heart’s content.
Tina Cooper, a licensed social worker, sleeps in different bedrooms with her partner because of their opposite sleeping habits. “I’m a night owl, he’s an early bird. I need soothing sounds to fall asleep, and he likes silence. He likes a hard mattress, and I like soft and full of pillows. And because I don’t like the early day’s sunlight, my boyfriend gave me the master bedroom which gets less light and he has the second largest room that gets the sunrise he loves.”
How you spend the nighttime in your shared bedroom with your partner can also influence your daytime functioning, marital satisfaction, and psychological and physical health. And when 2 people with different bedtime preferences and nighttime schedules end up together, changing themselves just to please their partner’s needs might harm their relationship in the long run.
Sleeping in different bedrooms with your partner means that the 2 of you will have a place just for yourselves where you can relax after an exhausting day. This way, both of you can satisfy your needs without tiptoeing around and worrying about whether your partner might wake up because you want to watch the latest episode of your show before bed.
Even if you don’t remember waking up, disturbed sleep can have a negative impact on your overall health.
During the night, our brain cycles through the stages of sleep several times: light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid eye movement sleep). But when you interrupt the cycle by waking up during the night, it means that your brain spends more time in the light sleep stage and misses out on REM. And without sufficient REM your emotional well-being and cognitive performance suffer.
Interrupted sleep can also have short and long-term health consequences, like hypertension, weight-related issues, mental health problems, reduced quality of life, and other health-related issues.
People on Reddit share why they decided to sleep separately with their partner.
- “Because a good night’s sleep is more romantic than sharing a bed. I snore and toss and turn. He gives off literal village levels of heat in his sleep and I can’t stand the heat. I read, he can’t stand light. We keep different hours to an extent. A million reasons. We get along so much better this way.” — crankyweasels
- “My partner and I have completely separate bedrooms. We ’sleepover’ occasionally in each other’s rooms. However, we both sleep exponentially better apart. He’s a night owl and I’m an early bird. He wants only one sheet on him, I want 10 lbs of blankets. In addition, having a separate room allows me to decorate it however I want, have my own personal space, and keep it to the level of cleanliness I prefer. People look at us sideways when I mention the separate rooms thing, but it’s been a game-changer.” — eriasana
- “Different sleep cycles due to different work schedules. We are still madly in love and we both agreed to this because it’s the best for both of us.” — AFishInATank
- “Early in our relationship, 90% of our fights occurred in the bedroom. I like to sleep in a cold room with the fan on and white noise like a box fan. I also like to go to sleep with the TV on. She likes to sleep in a warm, still, cave in complete silence and darkness. We started sleeping in separate rooms and all of a sudden 90% of our fights stopped. Also, because we were getting real sleep, other fights turned more into heated discussions.” — ttc8420
What are your sleeping arrangements with your partner? Do you believe sleeping in different beds can help a relationship thrive?
Matthew McConaughey stated that he lost 50 pounds for ‘Dallas Buyers Club’
The renowned actor of “Dallas Buyers Club,” Matthew McConaughey, has revealed the peculiar eating regimen he followed to lose fifty pounds in preparation for the role. The actor disclosed that he only consumed egg whites, tapioca pudding, a lot of fish, and “as much wine as [he] wanted to drink” in an episode that aired on October 22.His motivation for following these strict rules was to accurately represent the man he plays in the movie, Ron Woodroof, who received a stage 4 HIV/AIDS diagnosis in the middle of the 1980s. He went on to say that if he hadn’t lost all the weight, it would have shown on screen and nobody would have known that he was Ron Woodroof.
Although McConaughey acknowledged that the choice was challenging, it was hardly agonizing. Rather, he proclaimed himself to be a fighter who took on the issue head-on in order to uphold his moral principles and what it stands for.
In just five months, Matthew McConaughey achieved an amazing feat—he went from 188 to 135 pounds. He ate little portions of fish, vegetables, tapioca pudding, and egg whites throughout the day to maintain his lean physique and eschewed exercise. He had little portions of vegetables and egg whites for breakfast, and roughly five ounces of fish for dinner and lunch. The actor was minding his diet, but he wasn’t going to starve himself; he treated himself to a rare treat of tapioca pudding, which he consumed with the tiniest New Orleans antique spoon.
During a news conference at the 2014 Screen Awards, McConaughey described how this tactic helped him to taste it more.
When it comes to lean protein options, dietitians usually suggest fish to people who are trying to reduce weight. Furthermore, because of their varied nutritional profile and low calorie content, plant-based foods help with weight management. In the past, Matthew McConaughey underwent a strict diet in order to gain muscle for a part in the movie Magic Mike. He followed a low-calorie diet that caused him to lose weight quickly and dramatically.
Interestingly, he lost a large amount of weight while cutting down for Dallas Buyers Club without doing any exercise. McConaughey realized that regardless of how much effort he put in at the gym or anywhere else,
Every week, he consistently lost 2.5 pounds. Diets low in calories are an easy way to lose weight, but if done incorrectly, they can be fatal. If you don’t eat enough nutrition, your body may experience deficits in vitamins and minerals, dehydration, and slowed metabolism. Weariness, hair loss, and weakened immunity can also be consequences of low-calorie diets lacking in essential nutrients. If you’re considering a low-calorie diet, consult a trained dietitian or your doctor first to be sure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals your body requires for the diet to be beneficial and healthful.
In order to preserve lifespan and general health, it is also essential to make sure that the foods taken on a low-calorie diet are nutrient-dense. Lastly, it’s critical to keep in mind that low-calorie diets are rarely sustainable. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and weight is best achieved by combining regular physical activity and a balanced diet. This will help you get the nutrients you need while keeping your weight at a healthy level.
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