Let's Talk About "Sleep Divorces"

We generally assume that long-term partners sleep in the same bed together. But for some couples, sleep issues or other concerns make it hard for two people to get a good night's rest. "Sleep divorces" are more common than you might think, but the stigma about them remains. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra shares tips for how to discuss sleeping arrangements with your partner. Pre-order Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Every Day, and register to receive free gifts after you order: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/loveeverydaybook/ Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/ Submit a Listener Question: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 The Extraordinary Importance of Sleep (P&T, December 2018) Susan Worley: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6281147/ Marital quality and the marital bed: Examining the covariation between relationship quality and sleep (NIH), Wendy M. Troxel, Ph.D., Theodore F. Robles, Ph.D., Martica Hall, Ph.D., and Daniel J. Buysse: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2644899/ The Bizarre Social History of Beds What We Did in Bed: A Horizontal History by Brian Fagan and Nadia Durrani: https://daily.jstor.org/bizarre-social-history-beds/ Is sleeping in separate beds bad for your relationship? A sleep scientist answers (TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series): https://ideas.ted.com/is-sleeping-in-separate-beds-bad-for-your-relationship-a-sleep-scientist-answers/ Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.