The moment the term “divorce” is mentioned, it often evokes feelings of pain and heartbreak. However, there exists a unique type of divorce that some couples opt for not because of discord, but for the manifold benefits it brings to their relationship: sleep divorce.
Essentially, sleep divorce occurs when a couple chooses to sleep either in separate beds or in separate rooms. Despite the societal stigma surrounding sleeping in separate beds, a sleep divorce could significantly benefit your relationship. While bedtime rituals like cuddling or talking before sleep offer opportunities for emotional bonding, studies have revealed that if even one partner experiences a poor night’s sleep, it can lead to increased conflicts.
Shivani Misri Sadhoo, one of India’s top marriage counsellors, explains Sleep Divorce’s benefits for a healthy relationship.
Personal space and freedom – Sleep divorce offers couples the chance to embrace personal space and freedom without straining their relationship. It allows partners to customize their environment and schedule according to their needs. Alone time becomes crucial for individual growth and rediscovery of interests.
By sharing a bed every night, some may feel suffocated, but sleep divorce brings balance, preventing feelings of being overwhelmed or trapped. It strengthens the bond by preserving individual identity while fostering a deep connection. In essence, it highlights that being in a relationship doesn’t mean losing oneself but rather encourages personal growth alongside commitment.
Good for health – Sleep divorce offers couples who aren’t sleep-compatible the chance to achieve peaceful slumber, vital for their well-being. It addresses disruptions like loud snoring, which deprives one partner of sleep. Differing sleep schedules, with one as a night owl and the other an early riser, disturb mutual sleep patterns.......Read here -http://www.counsellorshivanisadhoo.com/blog/2024/05/28/sleep-divorce-relationship-marriage-advice/
Shivani Misri Sadhoo is of Delhi's eminent Couples Therapist, Relationship experts and marriage counselors and works with India 's top hospital groups like Fortis Hospital, IBS