Sleep divorce: 56% of people who sleep in separate beds reported that it has improved their sleep

Sleep divorce is the latest sleep trend among couples – with searches up by 22% over the past year.

That’s according to recent figures from Glimpse. Now the sleep experts at WinstonsBeds are sharing the key benefits couples are experiencing, which may be driving this trend’s rise in popularity.

This comes after 56% of people who decided to sleep in separate beds have said it improved their sleep ‘a lot’.*

Sharing a bed with a partner can disrupt sleep, especially when one person’s habits interfere with the other’s rest.

Excessive fidgeting, snoring, hogging the space, or even differing temperature preferences can all contribute to poor-quality sleep and heightened tension in a relationship.

A lack of restful sleep can affect mood, reduce cognitive function, and over time, lead to more serious health issues.

Sleeping separately can significantly improve sleep quality, allowing for longer, more restorative nights, and in turn, may help ease relationship strain while also boosting individual wellbeing.

So, for couples who find that sharing a bed no longer supports their sleep, or overall quality of life, perhaps sleep divorce is the solution.

Rebecca Swain, expert at WinstonsBeds said: “Sleep divorce may sound dramatic and feel like a negative contribution to a relationship, but with reports showing that it has improved people’s sleep, this could in fact be a more positive step in your relationship.

“With so many people leading busy lives, sleep plays a crucial part in people’s overall happiness, which can contribute to a more fulfilling relationship with your partner.

“Sleep divorce doesn’t need to be permanent, it can be adapted to suit you and your partner’s needs.”

4 key benefits of sleep divorce:

Improved sleep quality
Sharing a bed can lead to disrupted sleep due to fidgeting, snoring, or differing temperature preferences. Sleeping separately allows each partner to enjoy uninterrupted, higher-quality rest.

Longer sleep duration
Fewer disturbances during the night can lead to deeper, more restorative sleep, this can result in longer sleep duration and better-rested partners, which positively impacts overall wellbeing.

Relationship development
Persistent sleep disruptions can lead to tension and frustration in a relationship. If bedtime has become a source of stress, a sleep divorce may provide the space needed to improve emotional connection and relationship health.

Overall wellbeing
Poor sleep can affect physical and mental health, and improved rest can help to reduce the risk of more serious, long-term medical issues.