Experts say the German 'doppelbett' sleep method helps couples avoid 'sleep divorce' – I'm convinced it's the key to a better night's sleep

A bedroom with bare plaster walls and navy blue shutters on the windows with a bed dressed in white bedlinen.

According to a recent survey of British sleep habits, over 50% of us share a bed with a partner. However, a whopping 76% of those surveyed reported that they sleep better alone.

Having a separate bedroom from our partner might be a luxury most of us can’t afford if our homes are short on space, but experts say there is a solution, and it’s being dubbed the ‘German sleep method’ or ‘doppelbett sleep method’.