Do You and Your Partner Swap Sides in Bed: The Science of Sharing a Bed
How to minimize disturbance from an alarm clock
While waking up from an alarm can be jarring and stressful, it’s better than waking up hours late and getting reprimanded at your workplace or being late to an interview. Rather than minimizing alarm disturbances, try to find an alarm (either on your phone or a separate alarm clock if you’re prioritizing sleep hygiene) that wakes you up but doesn’t give you an extreme panic attack in the process.
How to deal with a snoring partner
While you can shove someone in their sleep to temporarily stop snoring, it will inevitably happen again. If someone has temporary sinus issues, it’s best to try to practice compassion and be understanding, either by putting up with it or sleeping in another room. If someone has insomnia due to their partner sleeping, this is another valid reason to sleep in separate rooms.
Who makes the bed?
Teamwork makes the dream work, so make the bed together! Of course, such an arrangement won’t always be possible if one of you has to get up much earlier than the other in the morning. And even if you are both free, one person might feel like relaxing and not want to attempt this chore. If one of you prefers having a made bed, that person will probably be the one who takes over that responsibility more often.
Can the dog sleep in bed with you?
If one of you is vehemently against this, then Fido will probably be sleeping on the floor in their own doggie bed. But if you both want your pup in the bed and no one is sensitive to a furry and sometimes stinky presence that steals the blanket, yes, it’s ok for your dog to sleep in the bed!
