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How to Sleep Without Killing Your Restless Bedmate
Before you resort to taping closed all their face holes and strapping them to the bed, try these tips for better sleep
As a single woman, I enjoy sleeping in the middle of my queen-sized bed or sprawling out on it. But when I do have a bedmate, there’s something comforting about snuggling up with them, feeling their warmth and strength, and sleeping so soundly next to them.
Except for those times when it doesn’t go like that. Those times when they toss and turn all night. Or their snore sounds like a bush hog dragging a blade down a gravel road. Or they’re talking to Abraham Lincoln and Jesus in their sleep.
Those nights are rough and make me appreciate my sleeping alone nights that much more.
Millions of couples find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep next to each other. And these issues increase with age. If this is a challenge for you, you’re not alone! The National Sleep Foundation reports that 57% of men and 40% of women snore. Additionally, more than 50–60% of either gender may wake up frequently at night to use the bathroom or deal with heartburn or insomnia.
If your partner’s restlessness and snoring is keeping you up or you’re just planning ahead, here are some…
