{"id":95142,"date":"2024-09-30T10:13:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T10:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=95142"},"modified":"2024-09-30T10:13:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T10:13:06","slug":"sleep-divorce-secret-happier-relationship","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sleep-divorce-secret-happier-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Divorce: The Secret to a Happier Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"sleep-divorce-couple-cuddling\"“Better alone than in bad company.”<\/em> This is what popular wisdom suggests… but when it comes to sleep, is it better to be alone or with your partner?<\/p>\n

Science still doesn’t have a definitive answer. In other words, sleep is such a personal matter<\/strong> that everyone has their own preferences.<\/p>\n

However, one thing is certain: sleeping well is crucial for both health and relationship quality.<\/p>\n

Yet, thanks to a trend popularized by some celebrities, the concept of Sleep Divorce<\/strong>\u2014sleeping in separate beds\u2014is gaining traction.<\/p>\n

In this context, Emma \u2013 The Sleep Company, a leading global brand in this industry, wanted to share some tips to help improve couple well-being starting from resting.<\/p>\n

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Sleep Divorce: What It Is and Its Benefits<\/strong><\/h1>\n

As an integral part of our overall health, quality rest should never be neglected.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The trend of Sleep Divorce is based on the idea that sleeping separately<\/strong> can actually improve the relationship, especially in cases where co-sleeping makes it hard for one or both partners to sleep well.<\/p>\n

This trend is essentially a consensual decision to be in separate beds under the same roof, not due to relationship strife,<\/strong> but with the aim of enhancing both partners’ sleep and health.<\/p>\n

This practice is already established in many cultures, such as the Japanese,<\/strong> and is becoming more common in the West, partly thanks to numerous celebrity couples who have adopted this system.<\/p>\n

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Happy Rest, Happy Couple<\/h2>\n

Healthy and restful sleep can be fundamental within a relationship. If our rest is disturbed or we don\u2019t get enough hours, it will certainly affect our mood<\/strong> the next day.<\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t help us be loving partners. We may easily find ourselves irritated and resentful towards the other person,<\/strong> especially if they are the cause of our poor rest.<\/p>\n

This idea is supported by a study from Ohio State University,<\/strong> which found that poor sleep quality increases communication problems and conflicts in relationships.<\/p>\n

Moreover, without energy, we are less inclined to spend time with our partner. Over time, this can be detrimental to the relationship and even lead to a breakup.<\/p>\n

To Sleep Together or Apart? The Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s well established that couples\u2019 sleep is interdependent.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether being in bed together is positive or negative depends on each individual and the overall strength of the relationship. However, studies show clear benefits.<\/p>\n

For instance, smelling your partner while falling asleep can enhance efficiency. Additionally, sleeping together can increase the amount of REM sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The REM phase is the deep phase where we dream,<\/strong> and it is closely linked to our emotional conflicts. During this phase, the body reduces and removes a stress hormone called norepinephrine, helping us wake up more relaxed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to note that physical contact releases oxytocin,<\/strong> the “love hormone.” <\/strong>This\u00a0has positive effects on both stress levels and our connection with our partner. A recent study found that sleeping with a partner improves intimacy and synchronizes heartbeats.<\/p>\n

Cameron Diaz Thinks That Couples Living Separately Should Be Normalised<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s Why You Should Sleep Naked This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Author: Miriam Tagini<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":95146,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,16,2723],"yoast_head":"\nSleep Divorce: The Secret to a Happier Relationship - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the Sleep Divorce trend, where couples choose separate beds to enhance sleep quality and improve relationship health.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sleep-divorce-secret-happier-relationship\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sleep Divorce: The Secret to a Happier Relationship\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore the Sleep Divorce trend, where couples choose separate beds to enhance sleep quality and improve relationship health.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sleep-divorce-secret-happier-relationship\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Grazia USA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/09\/sleep-divorce-couple-cuddling.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"567\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sleep-divorce-secret-happier-relationship\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sleep-divorce-secret-happier-relationship\/\",\"name\":\"Sleep Divorce: The Secret to a Happier Relationship - 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