Relationships are far more than what goes on in the bedroom, but your sleeping habits with your partner could reveal more about your relationship and personality than you ever thought.
Cuddling or sleeping back to back can be indicators of your relationship but before you even get into bed, experts can make some safe assumptions about you and your partner.
Less than 4% of us are spontaneous when choosing a side to sleep on, with over three-quarters having a designated place to sleep on when sharing a bed, according to YouGov.
Relationship expert, Jessica Alderson, has collaborated with retailer Next to share some home truths about your sleeping arrangements.
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Jessica, co-founder of dating app So Syncd, said: "More than three-quarters of Brits have dedicated sides of the bed when sharing with a romantic partner. The main reason for this is that we are creatures of habit.
"We all have routines in our daily lives, and our sleeping habits are no different. It's comforting to feel like you are exactly where you belong when you sleep at night."
Having a dedicated side of the bed can "imply you understand the importance of each other's personal space". Jessica added: "It creates an invisible and often unspoken boundary that enables both people to feel like they have their own space."
This doesn't indicate anything is wrong with the relationship, just that you both like your own space and trust the other to keep that respect. Often downtime of an evening is taken up by cooking dinner, sharing post work updates and cuddling on the sofa - this makes personal space as you drift off is even more important.
For the spontaneous 4% who like to switch up their side on a regular basis, Jessica believes this could mean you're more "open to new experiences". She said: "This extends beyond just sleeping habits. Essentially, it's a sign that routine isn't a priority for them and that they aren't afraid of change."
One big myth is that sleeping in separate beds is a sign that your relationship is unhealthy or breaking down, as many move out of the shared bed when in a fight or splitting up.
However, sleeping in separate beds doesn't always indicate a problem. The relationships expert explained: "Sleeping in separate beds as a couple can be a liberating experience, and allows each person to have their own space.
"When couples have separate beds, they can make their own choices regarding sleeping habits, such as preferences around temperature, bedding, and sleeping routines. It can lead to much better sleep quality for both people, which can positively impact all areas of their lives, including the quality of their relationship together."
While the way you share a bed - or don't - can reveal your personalities and even compatibility, it's important not to judge others or yourselves based on preconceived sleeping ideas.
Jessica concluded: "Ultimately, there's no right or wrong when it comes to how you approach the sides of the bed in a relationship, as long as you're both happy with the arrangement. Everyone is different, and just like there is no one-size-fits-all for a partner, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all for sleeping arrangements.
"Just do what feels right for you as a couple."
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