The two reasons why sleeping apart can actually save your relationship

When you are in a relationship (and especially if you live together), the chance is very high that you share a bed. In fact, I think that the majority would find it quite strange if a couple does not sleep together — and that while it doesn't have to say anything about your relationship. Psychologists are even convinced that sleeping together can actually be detrimental to your relationship. People often think that sleeping apart is extremely bad for your sex life, but that doesn't have to be the case at all. According to psychologists, the two reasons below are the main arguments why a ‘sleep divorce’ can actually be good.

1. Sleeping in on the weekend can breathe new life into your relationship
During the week, we often find ourselves stuck in our daily routine: working, exercising, social activities, you name it — and taking a break (and catching up on sleep) is very important. It is simply the case that you generally sleep deeper and better when you lie alone and decide for yourself when to go to sleep (and are not disturbed when someone else lies down next to you). When you then do sleep together again on the weekend, it can actually be very good for your relationship. Sleeping in together, being intimate; it is something you can really look forward to every week.

2. Bedtime rituals take priority
According to psychologists, evening rituals are very important for your brain, as they signal when it's time to relax. However, couples often do not perform these rituals together when they sleep in one bed, while it is actually very beneficial for the bond between you. Developing certain habits together before you go to sleep apart, such as watching a series, meditating, or both reading a book before diving into your own bed, can be much better for intimacy than when you both do your own thing and then sleep in one bed.