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One couple, two beds – Why do so many Japanese husbands and wives sleep apart?

One couple, two beds – Why do so many Japanese husbands and wives sleep apart?

By Sagar RayPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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One couple, two beds – Why do so many Japanese husbands and wives sleep apart?
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Married couples usually sleep in the same room and share the same bed. However, it is fairly typical in Japan to see married couples sleeping separately. Not just in terms of beds, but also in terms of bedrooms, they are distinct. In fact, the state of many Japanese couples' smaller houses and flats hasn't stopped them from sleeping in separate beds or even rooms.

Nonetheless, this did not turn out to be an intimate issue or a sign of a relationship problem for the pair. In Japan, many married couples believe that sleeping apart is good for them.

To give stability and sleep comfort, Japanese sleeping mats, known as futons, are filled exclusively with cotton. Previously, futons were just large enough to accommodate one person. Even if you wanted to cuddle with your partner on a futon, you'd wind up 'getting out' and laying on the freezing floor. This will, without a doubt, make you uneasy. Many families continue to use this sort of bedding today, owing to its small size and ease of storage.

That is why in Japan, husband and wife sleep in separate rooms. Do you believe their arguments are sound and widely accepted?

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Large corporations frequently relocate established staff to branches on the other side of the country for a few years for no reason other than to spice things up. Especially if the couple has children who have just passed the arduous entrance examinations for a new school, it is common for a transferred husband to go to his new job and live alone.

According to Bright Side, this is why Japanese married couples prefer to sleep separately.

1. They have different sleep schedules

The first factor that leads a Japanese married couple to opt to sleep apart is their differing work hours. Your lover will not get a decent night's sleep if you wake them up because you arrived late from work or had to depart early. This is why sleeping in a separate room is a good idea. This will allow them to sleep well and lead to a much better lifestyle.

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2. There is a baby sleeping with his mother

It is very important for Japanese mothers to sleep with their children. As a result, the parent must determine if he wants to share a bed or sleep in separate rooms.

Sleeping together has been scientifically proved to help parents and children sleep better. Sleeping together keeps the child's temperature and heart rate steady (which is especially crucial in infancy), while also lowering the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Furthermore, sleeping together helps youngsters develop higher self-esteem, become more independent, and do better in school.

3. Sleeping apart means peace

While many couples who begin sleeping apart fear divorce, the Japanese have a different perspective. They place a high importance on their sleep and do not want to be disturbed. This means they don't need to and can't stand snoring, restless sleep, kicking, and other such behaviors. Even though some people do not have the option of sleeping in separate rooms, they nevertheless want to have a good night's sleep and be free of these distractions.

4. Couples have a separate sleep history

To give stability and sleep comfort, Japanese sleeping mats, known as futons, are filled exclusively with cotton. Previously, futons were just large enough to accommodate one person. Even if you wanted to cuddle with your partner on a futon, you'd wind up 'getting out' and laying on the freezing floor. This will, without a doubt, make you uneasy. Many families continue to use this sort of bedding today, owing to its small size and ease of storage.

That is why in Japan, husband and wife sleep in separate rooms. Do you believe their arguments are sound and widely accepted?

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Sagar Ray

I am Sagar Ray. I like to write on various topics.

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