Research on sharing beds and sleep patterns
Elaine Galloway writes, "Forget romance - the key to a lasting relationship lies in getting a good night's sleep. As the nation prepares for an extra hour in bed when the clocks go back this weekend, experts say the days of sharing a bed with a partner could well be numbered. Research has shown that our desire for undisturbed sleep is starting to replace our desire for intimacy, with 19 per cent of people questioned admitting they would love to sleep in separate beds - if only their partner would suggest it." The article continues with this bit of marsvenusery: "The study, which looked at the bedtime behaviour of more than 1,000 couples, found that almost half complained of being woken up at least six times a night. The most popular causes among women were snoring, while men complained that their partners hogged the bedclothes." At the end of the article, Galloway notes, "Despite the complaints, 89 per cent of people still felt sharing a bed was essential to keeping their love alive."
