Sharing a bed with your partner should bring you closer, but for millions of couples, night-time means one thing: disrupted sleep. If one of you snores, it can quickly lead to resentment, exhaustion and arguments. That’s why more and more people are choosing a sleep divorce.
What is a sleep divorce?
A sleep divorce is when a couple chooses to sleep separately to avoid disrupting each other at night. It might involve sleeping in different rooms, using separate beds or even heading to a different part of the house when snoring strikes. It’s becoming increasingly common in the UK — recent surveys show that around 1 in 6 couples are opting for this solution.
For many, the trigger is snoring. Whether it’s mild or linked to something more serious like obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring can make restful sleep impossible for a bed partner. A sleep divorce is a way of saying, “I love you but I also need sleep.”
Whilst sleeping separately might seem like the only way to get a good night’s rest, it can come with emotional downsides. Many couples report missing the comfort of sharing a bed, feeling isolated, or noticing a dip in intimacy over time.
Celebrities are speaking out
Comedian Katherine Ryan recently made headlines when she revealed she and her partner have embraced a sleep divorce. When asked if she shared a bed with her husband, she explained “I would. But he snores. He does sweat in his sleep sometimes. I prefer to sleep alone, but I would be willing to do it.”
She joins a growing list of celebrities and public figures opting to sleep apart from their partner.
For many couples, a sleep divorce isn’t about giving up — it’s about hitting pause to find a solution. Sleeping separately can provide the space (and rest) needed to explore the root cause of snoring together.
Can a sleep divorce be avoided?
A sleep divorce might be a short-term solution, but it’s not always ideal. It can affect intimacy, emotional connection and even living arrangements, especially if space is limited.
If snoring is the issue, the good news is that help is available. Identifying the cause is the first step. Is your partner snoring due to congestion, everyday lifestyle, or loud snoring due to potential airway collapse? At Snoreeze, we’ve developed a full range of targeted snoring relief products to help.
From throat and nasal sprays to our best-selling Oral Device, there are solutions designed to reduce or even stop snoring altogether — making a sleep divorce unnecessary. You can find your match in under a minute with our quick Product Finder Quiz.
By addressing the root cause of snoring, you can work towards restoring restful nights and your connection. Sharing a bed shouldn’t come at the cost of quality sleep and it doesn’t have to.
End your sleep divorce — for good
Still unsure how bad the snoring really is? Our free SoundSleep app lets you record and track snoring throughout the night. You can also log lifestyle factors and test different products to see what works best. It’s a smart, evidence-based way to bring sleep and harmony back into the bedroom and say goodbye to your sleep divorce.
Snoring doesn’t have to drive you apart. With the right tools and support, you can reclaim your nights and wake up feeling refreshed — together.
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