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Throughout the day, sleeping occupies nearly one-third of the time. Pursuing good sleep can be said to be a top priority in life, as the quality of sleep directly determines the state of life the next day and overall physical and mental health, making it “unable to sleep at night and breakdown during the day.”
When sleeping at night, is it better for a married couple to sleep together on the same bed for good quality sleep, or is it better for each to sleep alone? Let’s find out together.
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Three Benefits of Sleeping Together for Couples!
1. Better Sleep
2. Improved Mood
3. Strengthening Relationships
Sleeping together can enhance communication and interaction between couples. During busy daytime hours, couples often only have limited time for communication. However, at night, when two people are lying on the same bed, there are more opportunities and time for dialogue, making the relationship between couples more intimate.
Benefits of Sleeping Separately for Couples!
1. Ensuring Sleep Quality
As individuals reach a certain age, sleeping habits may change, becoming more prone to mutual disturbances. Middle-aged husbands may need to get up frequently at night due to prostate issues, while wives in menopause may suffer from sleep disorders due to nerve weakness, making separate sleeping potentially offer higher sleep quality.
Additionally, if one partner snores loudly, grinds teeth, talks in their sleep, and the other has lighter sleep, separate sleeping may lead to better sleep quality.
2. Independent Psychological Space
From a psychological perspective, even as a married couple, individuals are independent and need to maintain a certain boundary for interaction, allowing each other a bit of personal space, which helps regulate individual emotions and mental state, making the relationship between couples more stable. Therefore, separate sleeping provides both partners a space to preserve their privacy.
3. Preventing Certain Diseases
If one partner has a contagious illness such as the flu, skin disease, etc., it is advisable to sleep separately to avoid infecting the other. If both are infected, it is even more important to sleep separately to prevent cross-infection and worsen the progression of the disease.
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When to Sleep Separately is Better!
1. During Pregnancy
Quality sleep is crucial during pregnancy, not only for the mother’s health but also for the strong development of the baby. It is recommended to sleep separately during this time, but co-sleeping in the same room is advised for the father to take care of the mother-to-be.
2. During Menstruation or Lactation
During this time, women’s bodies are weaker, with lower immunity. If there is sexual activity, it could have adverse effects on a woman’s body. Therefore, it is recommended for couples to sleep separately during this time to help the woman’s body recover.
3. After Drinking Alcohol
Due to the effects of alcohol, one may do things that make the other uncomfortable, and alcohol consumption affects the body’s blood circulation, so it is best to sleep separately after drinking, with someone supervising.
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When Not to Sleep Separately!
1. Elderly People Shouldn’t Sleep Separately
For many elderly people, they suffer from chronic diseases like hypertension, coronary heart disease, etc., which may cause discomfort at night. If one person is sleeping and suddenly feels unwell at night, but there is no one nearby, the risk of accidents is higher. Especially for elderly people with cardiovascular diseases, if symptoms are not detected in time and medical attention is not sought, missing the golden rescue opportunity may lead to irreversible consequences.
2. Couples with Conflicts Shouldn’t Sleep Separately
During minor clashes between spouses, sleeping together at night is an ideal time to resolve conflicts and repair relationships, as the saying goes, “a quarrel at the head of the bed is reconciled at the foot.” If sleeping separately, communication decreases, misunderstandings deepen, affecting the relationship between spouses.
Whether it’s better for couples to sleep separately or together, there is no definitive answer; what matters most is that both partners feel comfortable. If choosing to sleep separately, couples should communicate more at other times. In conclusion, a good intimate relationship can lead to better health for both partners!
Source: Health Times
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