“Unlocking the Secrets of Separate Beds: 8 Surprising Traits of Cohabiting Couples”
7) They know that personal space is healthy
I used to think that truly loving couples wanted to be together all the time. But the more I’ve worked with relationships, the more I’ve realized that space isn’t a sign of trouble—it’s a sign of emotional maturity.
As the poet Kahlil Gibran wisely said, “Let there be spaces in your togetherness.” Having room to breathe, think, and simply exist as an individual makes a relationship stronger, not weaker.
Couples who sleep in separate beds understand this. They don’t see personal space as a rejection; they see it as a way to recharge and show up as their best selves for each other.
