Do you sleep in the same bed as your husband?

United States
April 7, 2007 1:09am CST
Do you sleep in the same bed or separately from your husband? If your husband snores, or moves around a lot, or you just can't sleep with him for some other reason, do you sleep alone? If you do, do you keep it a secret? Or is it known to your family and close friends? Do you think it affects your marriage in a good or bad way? Or not at all?
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• United States
7 Apr 07
My husband and I sleep in separate beds, not because of snoring[we both do] but just simply because we both rest better Both beds are in the same room, one is a queen size and the other is a twin, we frequently change off who is sleeping in which bed Both beds are comfortable Yes, our families know we sleep in separate beds, but as we tell them, we have given up sleeping together but we haven't given up having marital relations together
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• United States
8 Apr 07
Yes, sleep is so vital, especially to those of us with chronic health conditions I too, use a cpap, I hope your husband learns to use and appriciate his, my life is so much better now that I use it My husband says the noise it makes is more of a 'white noise' that helps him block out distracting noises such as traffic I hope that can happen for you at some point
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• United States
9 Apr 07
He used to use it when he first got it. It was like heaven! But he doesn't like the smell from the mask. The company has tried various masks, ideas of how to clean the water, etc. but he says he isn't comfortable with it. So he continues to snore and gasp for air. I know it's unhealthy but when someone doesn't want to help themselves, you can't force it on them.
• United States
7 Apr 07
My husband snores so loudly that I can't sleep with him. I also have many health problems and need my sleep. So we do sleep separately. I'm not happy about it, but it has to be done. My hubby has sleep apnea and a Cpap machine, but won't use it. So, to be sure I get adequate rest I sleep in another bed in another room on the other side of the house. My dd and I can still hear him snore if he falls asleep before us!
• United States
10 Apr 07
Mostly, we sleep apart mainly because my husband works nights until 11:00, and after coming home, and eating dinner and unwinding, he doesn't usually get to bed until 1:00 a.m. Lately, he's been pulling in overtime, so he doesn't get home until 2:00 a.m. I have to get up between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. to get the kids ready and off to school, and I can't sleep in the bedroom with my husband because of the alarm clock. So, I'll sleep on the couch, which is still bad because I'm a heavy sleeper and I'll keep hitting the snooze button on the alarm clock. A couple of times, it's woken my husband and he'll come out yelling! Whoops! This past week was great, though, because the kids were on spring break, so I was able to sleep with my hubby in the same bed!
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• United States
10 Apr 07
You are so correct! My older daughter is usually pretty good about getting up early for school, but my younger daughter is usually not a morning person! Well, can you guess who got up early every morning last week? Yep, Miss Little Night Owl suddenly became Miss Little Early Bird! Go figure!
• United States
9 Apr 07
I sleep with my husband all of the time in same bed. Does not happen very often that he snores and keeps me awake. I like his company and the closeness of his body next to mine. I know of to many people that don't sleep with there husbands and I think that is terrible. I do think affects marriages if you don't sleep together myself. My husband and I are very close. We are best friends.
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• United States
9 Apr 07
I can understand that you like feeling him next to you, but if you couldn't sleep you may think differently. I'm happy that are married to your best friend. That is not a common thing to hear today.
@mememama (3076)
• United States
10 Apr 07
If he's home (he travels for his job), we sleep in the same bed. Sometimes he stays up late and crashes on the couch. But I'm never giving up our pillow top comfy matress! Until recently, we had our son in the middle of the bed, but he just moved into his own bed.
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• United States
12 Apr 07
Hey yeah! Why did I give up our big Queen size bed LOL? YOu're one smart woman :) I should've chatted with you before my husband's snoring got so bad!
• Canada
8 Apr 07
Yes, I do sleep in the same bed as my partner. I couldn't imagine sleeping anywhere else to be honest. He does snore but usually a good nudge in the ribs does the trick lol. Likewise he usually has one arm flung over my pillow when I come to bed so I have to move it anyway, and he usually moves when I do that so it's not an issue. Once I'm asleep I'll sleep through World War III lol. It's getting to sleep thats the problem for me.
• United States
9 Apr 07
If you can sleep through my husband's snoring I'll faint LOL!
• Canada
8 Apr 07
I hope you don't mind a husband responding to your discussion. I always sleep in the same bed as my wife, actually we have one bed we always sleep in together. After so many years together I can't sleep without her. Shes my pillow...lol...I'm lost without my baby right beside me at night.
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• United States
9 Apr 07
That's so sweet! Thanks for sharing about your side of the story as a husband.
@weemam (13372)
7 Apr 07
I have slept in the same bed as my husband for almost 46 years , He had a triple heart bypass last August and it was so strange sleeping without him , I used to say good night to his pillow , ( mad) but I missed him so much , xx
• United States
9 Apr 07
That's so touching to read, shows true love when you missed your husband next to you in bed. For me, it was difficult getting used to at first, but really a relief because I could sleep!
@shelagh77 (3643)
8 Apr 07
Ordinarily we share a bed, but both of us suffer with "restless leg syndrome" whereby our legs take on a life of their own and lash out continuously during the night. If either of us is suffering from these kicks we sneak out and sleep on the sofa. That way we both get a good nights sleep and are pleased to be reunited in the morning. My close family know about this and think it very funny. Another relative sends her husband to sleep downstairs when he snores!
• United States
9 Apr 07
Oh dear RLS is pretty tough I hear. And for the both of you to have it, is pretty rare I'd think?
@ESKARENA1 (18261)
7 Apr 07
i have slept in the same bed as my husband every night (other than 2)for the last 17 years. I dont thik i could sleep in an empty bed now. The two nights i spent in another bed was on the ocassion of the birth of our two daughters blessed be
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• United States
9 Apr 07
So there's no reason for you not to sleep in the same bed then? He doesn't keep you awake or vice versa? Then you sure have it made! Conrats on your 2 daughters.
@raydene (9871)
• United States
7 Apr 07
We sleep in the same bed but honestly when he falls asleep on the sofa watching tv and doesn't come in the bed I get a good nights sleep that night.I wouldn't want to sleep every night without him though.
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• United States
9 Apr 07
I used to do somewhat the same thing, go to bed before my husband so I'd fall asleep first. His snoring got so bad though that it didn't matter because it would wake me up no matter what.
@misstree (241)
• United States
7 Apr 07
Hi there! I sleep with my husband, and there have been times when he snores and is restless enough that I can't sleep at night. I have had many thoughts of having a second bedroom just incase he has a bad night, and I have to sleep in the other room, or kick him out lol I often thought about if it would affect the marriage sleeping in seperate beds. I think if there were 2 seperate beds in the same room that can come together or move apart would work fine. They have beds like this in Switzerland. I'm not sure with other countries. I know back in America where I am from, they didn't have anything like this. I think this would be a good thing if just restlessness is the problem Snoring on the other hand, may be more difficult to even sleep in the same room. I don't think sleeping in seperate rooms would affect the marriage. It's kind of like going back to when you were dating. Love making can still be fine, of not better because you could be doing it in different places? Sorry, I think out loud a lot and don't think before I type. LOL But in my honest opinion, I think it's okay, and it wouldn't affect a marriage. It's also no reason to keep it a secret. It's a health issue. People need to get their sleep. Oh one more thing, my husband is going to see a Dr about his restless leg. He has this, and he might be able to find some treatment for it. Maybe that could be helpful too. Greets
• United States
9 Apr 07
My mother and father had beds that were separate, but with one headboard. So they could pull them apart if they needed to. My dad had night terrors and sleep apnea, so mom would push the beds apart. I assume they did put them together at times LOL. I agree about seeing the health side of this issue. Even if someone isn't sick, we all need sleep. Being sleepy all the time is dangerous and harmful. And yes the love making part can be more exciting!
@whywiki (6066)
• Canada
7 Apr 07
I sleep in the same bed as mine. it is me that is the one who causes trouble. I snore like a lumberjack, roll over and over all night. I had to get a quilt because I get tangled in blankets and it may have strangled me. But through all this he has only kicked me to the couch once in 15 years! That was because I had the flu and couldn't breath, my snoring that night was enough to keep the neighbourhood awake.
• United States
9 Apr 07
What a good husband you have! He sounds like a keeper.
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
7 Apr 07
For the most part we sleep in the same bed. However there are nights I sleep alone, simply because he stays up to watch tv later than I do and he ends up falling asleep on the couch. My family knows this happens, it's no big deal, and it doesn't affect our relationship, which is very strong. And sometimes I sleep alone due to circumstances beyond our control, like him being stuck at his job for days because of a snow storm! He's in law enforcement
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• United States
9 Apr 07
It doesn't affect our relationship either. We can not sleep in the same bed yet be loving towards each other in other ways. When you're sleeping, you're sleeping!
• United States
7 Apr 07
i'm not married, but i live at home and have some input on this issue. the reason being is that for the last 4 years or so, my parents have slept in seperate rooms. my dad sleeps in the main bedroom and my mom sleeps downstairs in the guestroom, which she has tuned into her room. mom snores and dad, for whatever reason, can't take it. i've found that it's been a lot better for their relationship and don't find it that unusual. they get along much bettet than if they were sleeping in the same room.
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• United States
9 Apr 07
That's great that you can see this issue from your parents' perspective. I can attest that I know why your dad can't take your mom's snoring, probably because it's loud! LOL
@vmoore709 (1101)
• United States
7 Apr 07
I sleep in the same bed as my husband. He does snore so at times I simply lay in the same bed while he sleeps. I've never looked at sleeping apart as being an option. I believe it would hurt our marriage.
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• United States
7 Apr 07
What do you do as you lay there LOL? When I did that and was sooo tired I wanted to kick him! You sound like you're really patient. I wish you the best would love if you could give me some tips on what you do while he snores.
@mommyaiai (295)
• United States
7 Apr 07
I sleep in the same bed with my husband.My husband will only snore sometimes and if he snore i will just move him then he would stop,so it doesn't bother me at all.If i sleep with my husband i feel safe and secure.
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• United States
9 Apr 07
You're so lucky that your husband will stop snoring if you move him! Mine won't. So sad to say that our sleeping arrangements stay the same for now.
@astromama (1221)
• United States
7 Apr 07
Interesting discussion! I usually sleep with my husband, always did every single night up until I got pregnant. I have insomnia now, so I usually stay up extremely late while he still goes to sleep at a decent hour. I will lay down with him until he falls asleep, then get up and go downstairs. He does snore pretty loudly, so sometime I find it easier to fall asleep on the couch. If I don't hear him snoring when I get tired enough to go to sleep I'll go crawl in with him. Also, it's always much warmer upstairs, so depending on whether or not I'm too hot or too cold, I may stay on the couch. I know my husband prefers sleeping with me, he gets lonely! I wouldn't say it affects our marriage in a negative way at all. We still make love in the evening (which is usually what makes him so sleepy!) and then I stay up. I know when the baby is born we will all sleep as a family again, unless this time my husband decides to sleep on the couch in order to get some rest if the baby is up all night... after all, MY schedule is flexible and I can sleep whenever... he has work!
• United States
7 Apr 07
Pregnancy and insomnia what a combination. I sure hope that you're getting your rest. I agree about it not affecting my marriage negatively either. It would be nice, but being practical and trying to stay healthy is how it is right now. Seems like it's the same for you??
@elisa812 (3026)
• United States
7 Apr 07
My husband and I sleep in the same bed when we're together (he's overseas at the moment). I love having him next to me at night. It kind of makes me feel safer! Plus, it's just really nice waking up next to him. :) He really doesn't keep me awake at all, although I think I move around more than him, so if anything, I would probably be the one keeping him awake. haha I think it definitely affects our marriage in a positive way because it makes me feel closer and more intimate with him.
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• United States
7 Apr 07
Is your husband in the military that he's overseas, or does his work make him travel? I can totally relate to wanting that closeness and intamacy with your husband. He sounds like a catch if you keep him awake and he still stays in bed with you...or maybe you're the catch LOL!
• United States
7 Apr 07
when my husband is home and not on the road (hes a truck driver) we sleep in the same bed.i couldnt imagine not sleeping together when hes home..sometimes he will fall asleep on the couch and i have to go and get him to come to bed..but he always ends up in bed! lol...i think it makes for a good marriage ..its an intimate time just to snuggle up with him..hear his heart beating and the rythym of his breathing very settling for me..
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• United States
7 Apr 07
I do miss the snuggling and cuddling but I have to sleep! You sound like you and your hubby are really close. I wish you the best!
@jmathen (112)
• India
7 Apr 07
I sleep in the same bed with my husband. He does snore a bit loud, but that doesnt bother me. Actually, if i dont hear him snoring, i Know he is not asleep and he is thinking about something. Well, I believe sleeping on the same bed do have some effects in married life. Its not the physical matter. Emotionally it does bring partners together. For instance, My husband just needs to cuddle up and be with me and fall asleep. There are times, when he is in the comfort of the bed, he likes to open up about certain things of his day, feelings he went thru and other things that he wouldnt like open in the regular course of the day.. Sometimes we just have a good laugh about silly matters, eventually falling asleep ! The time before sleep is very important, your mind has to be clear,relaxed geting rid of tensions..thats when you get a good nite sleep! For me, being with my husband, talking and laughing, makes that possible. Not just for me, but for both of us !
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• United States
7 Apr 07
Ahhh cuddling. I do miss that. But we try to make up for it during the day. And yes, you're so right about that relaxed feeling in bed. It is so important to keeping a marriage strong. I wish that things were different for me but if I don't sleep I think I'd be so grumpy no one, including my hubby would want to be around me LOL.