Science says you sleep better if you have a loving partner!
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Science says you sleep better if you have a loving partner!

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  • 1Being in a healthy relationship leads to better sleep quality and fewer sleep disturbances.
  • 2Participants who felt cared for by their partners experienced less anxiety and depression, contributing to improved sleep.
  • 3Sleeping next to a loved one can lower stress levels and promote overall health benefits.

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"Being in a healthy relationship leads to better sleep quality and fewer sleep disturbances."

Science says you sleep better if you have a loving partner!

​The science behind your goodnight sleep.

Being in a healthy relationship has several benefits, and one of these is that your snoozing hours are peaceful and uninterrupted every night. According to a study published in the journal of Social Psychological and Personal Science, people tend to sleep better if they feel their partner is responsive to their needs.

1. The study

Researchers from the University of Turkey studied around 700 people who were either married or living together. They were asked how responsive their partner was to their needs and how well they slept every night.

1. The study
1. The study

2. The finding

The findings of the research indicated a correlation between sleep quality and having a loving partner. Participants who felt cared for in their relationship were less likely to get anxious or depressed and in turn, slept well at night.

2. The finding
2. The finding

3. The concept of restorative sleep

The research mentioned that a person gets ‘restorative sleep’ (basically good quality and uninterrupted sleep) when he or she feels safe and secure in life.

3. The concept of restorative sleep
3. The concept of restorative sleep

4. The researchers’ logic

As a child, we find this sense of security from our parents and as an adult, we are somehow dependent on our romantic partners for the same. Hence, the more our partner makes us feel safe and protected, the better we sleep at night.

4. The researchers’ logic
4. The researchers’ logic

5. Another study

Another study done at the University of Pittsburgh has a similar finding. Its states sleeping next to someone you love can reduce your stress levels, and even protect you from digestive problems and heart diseases.

5. Another study
5. Another study

6. The benefits

Not just this, happy couples who sleep together tend to have higher levels of oxytocin, the hormone that is associated with bonding and sexual activity.

6. The benefits
6. The benefits

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Published on 9 May 2019 · 1 min read · 261 words

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