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13th Nov 2016

Here’s why you shouldn’t share a bed with your partner

Seems harsh but it'll benefit you...

Rebecca Keane

Between snoring, kicking or sweating… It baffles me why people share beds at all.

When it comes to being in a relationship, you already have to spend so much time with the other person, sharing meals, shopping trips and family events together…

It all sounds a little bit terrifying to a singleton like me.

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But even after the day is done, you THEN have to sleep in the same bed as the person? Seems a bit much.

Regardless of my opinion anyway, plenty of couple choose to snuggle, cuddle and sleep together in the same bed but while that’s probably nice for people who enjoy that, it turns out that sharing a bed with someone can be detrimental to your health.

According to METRO, it may be time to kick your better half out of bed. esearchers from the University of Leeds have found that a lack of sleep from another’s annoying sleeping habits has been linked with depression, heart attacks, early strokes and even divorce.

Researchers from the University of Leeds have found that a lack of sleep from another’s annoying sleeping habits has been linked with depression, heart attacks, early strokes and even divorce.

Sleep expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan advised sleeping elsewhere to prevent damaging your health or your relationship.

“Almost a third of Brits say they can’t get a good night’s sleep because they are disturbed by their partner.

So for many people it’s clear that sleeping in separate rooms might make for a better more restful sleep.”

If you can’t bear to be away from your loved one during the wee hours, perhaps an eye mask, ear plugs and a nose plug are advised.