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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Mischa Anouk Smith

Is sleeping in separate beds the secret to a happy relationship?

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz sleeping in separate beds on the I Love Lucy show.

Are you struggling with sleeping? It may be time for you to kick your partner out of bed. Researchers have found that the effects of losing sleep because of your partner's sleeping habits – whether they snore or stay up late watching TV in bed – don't stop at feeling tired and irritable. Not only does sleep deprivation have the same effects as being drunk, but not getting enough sleep because of your partner is also linked to an array of health problems, including depression, heart attacks, and even a stroke. Yes, your partner could literally be killing you. Couples are also more likely to divorce if one partner is disrupting the other's sleep.

Reality TV star Ferne McCann recently revealed she sleeps separately from fiancé Lorri Haines after the arrival of their baby girl, Finty. She admitted their physical intimacy had taken a hit but said the decision was "perfect" for them. While actress Cameron Diaz claims sleeping in a separate bed from your partner should be "normalised".

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