Many who choose to sleep separately are reluctant to discuss it, but for most people, the decision to sleep in separate beds is a practical decision. It seems that sleep is elusive when you bed down with a partner who snores, tosses relentlessly, traipses to the restroom repeatedly, hogs the covers or is drenched in sweat each night. ... One partner often retreats to a guest room, kid’s bed or the family room sofa while hoping that people won’t assume the worst about their relationship. By 2015, The National Association of Home Builders says that it expects 60 percent of custom-built homes to include dual master bedrooms for this exact reason. ... Sleeping separately may mean you’re both getting better rest, but will it chip away at the romance or take a toll on overall intimacy? Some folks think that sleeping apart robs a marriage of its special connection.
So, to be helpful, the article gives some pointers for the couples in this situation, in an effort for them to keep the intimacy in their relationship.
1. Stay touchy-feely with each other. -- Cop a feel as you walk by each other in the hallway.
2. Engage in pillow talk. -- Even if it's not on an actual pillow, keep up the quiet chats.
3. Plan your romps between the sheets together. -- Grab your calendars, kiddos. No spontaneity when you aren't in the same bed.
4. Find other ways to sustain your emotional connection. -- At the end of the day, you're on your own. Do the best you can to be sure you both still like each other.
Oh, come on, you guys. I just read it for "a friend."
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