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 The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby and You.
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