'Sleep divorce’ trick praised by experts as method can improve rest and save your relationship
Insomnia or even just difficulty getting to sleep now and again can be extremely frustrated. Thirty three per cent of adults in Scotland have poor quality sleep, according to Mental Health Foundation.
Sleeping with a partner can worsen the situation, too. Four in five couples admit their significant other keeps them up at night, accord to MattressOnline experts, and many are looking for solutions to avoid their sleep schedule.
Thankfully, the professionals are offering a sleeping method imported from Germany that means you won't need to part with your lover to get your forty winks.
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MattressOnline’s sleep expert James Wilson - known as ‘The Sleep Geek’ - has broken down the setup and how it can help your relationship.
"German couples have mastered the art of sleeping together without disturbing one another," Wilson explained. "Instead of one double mattress, they opt for two single ones within the same bed frame, paired with separate duvets for ultimate comfort and uninterrupted rest."
He went on~: “Beyond solving the issue of stolen blankets, this setup has sparked interest as it allows each partner to choose a mattress that fits their individual comfort preferences - catering to their body weight and sleeping style.
“One partner can choose a softer mattress, whilst the other can opt for a firm one with no need for compromise. A bed that doesn’t support the natural alignment of your spine can eventually lead to discomfort, soreness, and even chronic pain so this method can dramatically improve your health.
“Another benefit includes the minimal movement disturbances from your partner as the separate bottom sheets and mattresses reduce the motion transfer, ensuring that one person’s tossing and turning doesn’t disrupt the other’s sleep."
Well-rested couples are happier, more patient and communicate better and this set-up supports couples with different sleep patterns extremely well, The Sleep Geek insists.
Does your partner wake up at the crack of dawn for work? Or do you get into bed later? The sleep method also hugely reduces the disturbance from going to and getting out the bed at different times.
“Although buying a new mattress is an investment, this sleeping method can stop couples from having to implement a complete sleep divorce - you still share a bed, there’s just a little more personal space," Wilson said.
“You can still cuddle when you want and have a before-bed chat, but with more comfort and choice, this way of sleeping allows the best rest.”
As with anything in relationships, staying flexible to change is important and if this doesn’t work, it’s good to remind one another there are plenty of other ways to improve your sleep.
