Going to bed together reduces disruptions from entering and leaving the bed at different times. Neutralizes snoring, breathing sounds, turning, and environmental noise. Couples often assume poor sleep is part of sharing a bed — but it doesn’t have to be. Understanding the differences in biology, emotional wiring, and sleep patterns can help you build a nighttime routine that works for both partners. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to adjust whenever they feel like it, without overthinking.
This isn’t intentional — it’s a relational sensitivity wired into the brain. Men are less likely to enter this state, allowing them deeper sleep. Sleeping next to someone who falls asleep instantly can actually increase that stress. Men typically create a larger sensory impact, which can disrupt a partner’s delicate sleep cycles. Sleeping next to someone can magnify these issues if the partner isn’t sensitive to them.
