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You're a cuddler, but your partner craves space

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Even the closest couples can have different pre-sleep intimacy preferences. "One partner might like snuggling
 before bed and falling asleep in the other's arms, while the other 
feels crowded and can't relax unless he or she turns away," says 
Kennedy. While that might feel like rejection or a reflection that you 
two aren't as connected as you thought, Kennedy cautions against viewing
 it that way. "It's just a difference in sleep styles," she says. Here's
 a fair middle ground: "Agree to cuddle until the snuggler drifts off, 
at which point the other person can retreat to their side of the bed and
 sleep solo for the rest of the night," she says. Or have a distinct 10 
to 15 minute snuggle time, during which you two can touch and talk, and 
then officially move to opposite sides of the bed once the time has 
passed. You both have your intimacy needs meet and can easily drift off 
to dreamland.<br />
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You're a cuddler, but your partner craves space

Even the closest couples can have different pre-sleep intimacy preferences. "One partner might like snuggling before bed and falling...

You like it dark; your partner needs light

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Preferring a dark bedroom makes sense; darkness is a cue to your 
brain to ramp up production of the hormone melatonin, which helps your 
body wind down, says Breus. Thing is, some people are conditioned to sleep
 with a light on. If you and your partner are in opposing camps, 
compromise by agreeing to keep a very small low-wattage lamp or 
nightlight plugged in, or use a clip-on booklight that can be directed 
away from the other partner, says Breus. And eye masks look silly, but 
don't discount them—they can be surprisingly good at blocking out light.
 Breus also recommends a new type of lightbulb for your bedside lamp. 
Goodnight Bulbs use a special bulb that cuts down on blue light, the 
kind emitted from TV screens and smartphones that has been implicated in
 insomnia. Without that blue light, it's easier for the darkness-wanting
 spouse to doze off.<br />
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You like it dark; your partner needs light

Preferring a dark bedroom makes sense; darkness is a cue to your brain to ramp up production of the hormone melatonin, which helps your ...

You go to bed or wake up at different times

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This one's tricky: we all have an internal clock that generally 
determines what time we turn in for the night and wake up in the 
morning. Yet it's almost impossible to change your personal pattern,
 says Breus. Make a deal: the later-to-bed partner promises to be extra 
quiet and not do anything in the bedroom that can cause the other to 
wake, then in the morning, the early riser promises to do the same for 
the partner sleeping in. "If you need to rise first, offer to not hit 
the snooze button too often, so it goes off a bunch of times and 
disturbs the other person," says Kennedy. Similarly, night owls should 
use headphones to listen to music or watch TV while the other spouse is 
snoozing, advises Breus. Schedule time in bed to be intimate or to talk 
at a neutral time, like early in the evening or later in the morning, so
 one partner isn't wired while the other is too tired.<br />
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You go to bed or wake up at different times

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You have different mattress preferences

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Some people love a soft, sink-into-it bed; others require bedding as 
firm as a board before they can start counting sheep. Luckily, mattress manufacturers
 have caught on to this, and options that address both preferences 
exist. "The Sleep Number Bed is popular because you can make one side 
firmer and the other softer, so spouses don't have to resort to separate
 beds," says Breus. Memory foam mattresses are also couple-friendly 
because they mold to your weight and body size without affecting the 
partner lying alongside. You could also look into a split-king bed that 
features a king-size frame with two side-by-side separate mattresses. 
These beds can be pricey, but think of it as an investment in your 
health and relationship, not just another piece of furniture.<br />
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Your kids keep interrupting your zzz

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When spouses don't agree on how to handle a child who has had a bad 
dream or has a potty emergency, conflict can ensue—not to mention 
next-day exhaustion. "Sometimes only one parent ends up taking care of 
the child's needs, and that can build resentment," says Kennedy. "Or one
 partner is fine with the child coming into their bed for the rest of 
the night, while the other parent wants the bedroom off-limits." Kennedy
 suggests reaching a solution outside of the bedroom, when you and your 
partner are rested and thinking rationally. "You need to be on the same 
page about how to handle this situation, so you set boundaries for your 
kids but also share the responsibility of a middle-of-the-night 
interruption," she advises. Otherwise, not only will you both be sleep-deprived, the conflict can potentially shake up your bond.<br />
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Your kids keep interrupting your zzz

When spouses don't agree on how to handle a child who has had a bad dream or has a potty emergency, conflict can ensue—not to mention...

You can't agree on room temperature

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The optimum temperature for sleep ranges from 68 to 72 degrees 
fahrenheit, says Breus. But that won't persuade a partner who craves a 
toasty-warm bedroom
 to stop secretly hiking the thermostat, nor will it stop a chill-loving
 spouse from throwing open the window. Call a compromise: Pick a 
temperature between your two preferences. The person who likes it warmer
 has the option of putting on another blanket or thicker pajamas, while 
the cold-preferring partner can sleep outside the sheets or duvet, 
suggests Breus. Upgrading to a bigger bed might also help. "A larger bed
 means more room, so the person who wants it cooler isn't as affected by
 the other's body heat," says Janet Kennedy, Ph.D., clinical 
psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City and author of <i>The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby and You</i>.<br />
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You can't agree on room temperature

The optimum temperature for sleep ranges from 68 to 72 degrees fahrenheit, says Breus. But that won't persuade a partner who craves a...

Your partner's snoring leaves you staring at the ceiling

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About 37 million adults snore regularly, according to the National Sleep Foundation, resulting in poor snooze quality for their bedmates <i>and</i>
 themselves. Men are more likely to saw away, and snoring tends to 
worsen with age. "The sound comes from vibrations made as you breathe 
through narrowed airways while sleeping," says Breus. Congestion is 
often a trigger; so is drinking alcohol close to bedtime. Even sleeping 
on your back can be to blame, which is why nonsnoring partners often 
roll (or push!) the snorer over to get some peace and quiet. If 
addressing these issues doesn't help, have your partner check in with a 
sleep doctor. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious but 
treatable condition that causes breathing to stop several times per 
night. In the meantime, Breus suggests the snore-free partner drown out 
the buzz by surrounding their ears with a wall of pillows. "The sound 
will bounce back in the other direction, reducing the noise enough so 
you're more likely to drift off," he says.<br />
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Your partner's snoring leaves you staring at the ceiling

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Tips for sharing a bed

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A good night's rest<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">
</a> can be hard enough to get on your own. Add in the challenge of sleeping
 with a partner who snores, hogs the covers, or can only nod off to the 
sound of the nightly news—or has issues with <i>your</i> sleep patterns 
and needs—and it's no wonder so many partners are sleep-deprived. In 
fact, about 25% of American couples retreat to separate sleeping 
quarters, according to the National Sleep Foundation. That can be an 
effective solution for some spouses, but it can also take a toll on your
 bond and intimacy, says Michael Breus, PhD, clinical psychologist and 
sleep specialist and author of <i>The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan</i>.
 If his and hers beds don't appeal to you, you've still got options. 
Read on for easy, expert-backed ways to navigate your different sleep 
styles and score the snoozetime you both deserve.<br />
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Tips for sharing a bed

A good night's rest can be hard enough to get on your own. Add in the challenge of sleeping with a partner who snores, hogs the co...