sleep divorce
English
editNoun
editsleep divorce (plural sleep divorces)
- (colloquial, of couples) The action of sleeping in separate beds or bedrooms instead of sharing one bed at night, with the intention of prioritizing sleep.
- 2015 June 25, Hallie Jackson, “Snooze-Deprived Couples Rest Easy After 'Sleep Divorce'”, in NBC News[1], archived from the original on 2024-04-29:
- For an increasing number of couples, "sleep divorce" is the clear solution - although it sometimes carries a stigma.
- 2024 March 6, Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, “Why Some Couples Are Choosing a ‘Sleep Divorce’”, in Scientific American[2], archived from the original on 2024-03-06:
- Whether a sleep divorce is the right choice boils down to a pair’s sleep preferences—what is often called “sleep hygiene”
- 2023 July 10, “Over a third of Americans opt for a “sleep divorce””, in American Academy of Sleep Medicine[3], archived from the original on 2024-04-29:
- “Although the term ‘sleep divorce’ seems harsh, it really just means that people are prioritizing sleep and moving into a separate room at night when needed,” said Khosla.