Have You Gotten a Sleep Divorce?

You brush your teeth, get into bed to do a little reading, and then kiss your partner goodnight as they leave for their room across the hall. Wait—what?!  Today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants is all about sleeping with your partner—in the literal sense! If you’re anything like 20% of Americans, you and your sweetheart may sleep in separate rooms for any number of reasons.  Sleeping apart can often be a “pink flag” and it’s rarely the only solution. The key is to remember how important the intimacy of sleep is to a healthy, happy relationship.  Whether you’ve been in separate beds for years or you’re considering the change, this episode is for you. In This Episode, You Will Learn: It's really freaking important to sleep in the same bed most of the time (02:51) Far too often a couple sleeps apart for a few days because of sleep issues and then it becomes habit (04:12) Cuddling matters! (07:07) Even if you can’t go to bed at the same time, you still need to practice a nighttime ritual with your sweetheart (09:32) You’re much more likely to make love regularly if you sleep in the same bed (13:44) Today’s LoveByte (16:18) Read the full article in The New York Times here—then listen to my interview on AirTalk! Want to learn more about Buddhism and Love relationships? Check out my book Buddha’s Bedroom  Got a question or topic you’d like me to cover in an upcoming episode? Email me at [email protected] Interested in the 2023 session of my Become Passion 12-week online immersion program for couples? Learn more and get on the waitlist to be notified HERE! Let’s Connect! About Me Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here  Facebook Page   Youtube If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.