More than half of French people sleep with a partner, and yet 43% of them find that it disrupts their sleep. Between waking up during the night, trouble falling asleep, it being too hot, cold feet, and one partner stealing the comforter, there are plenty of reasons!
So, can two people really sleep well together?
Sharing the comforter is definitely THE source of arguments for many couples when it’s time to go to bed. With a certain tendency to turn into a human burrito by wrapping themselves endlessly in the comforter, one partner deprives the other of this precious commodity and negatively affects their sleep.
In fact, Neil Stanley, a sleep expert and author of “How To Sleep Well,” highlights a close link between poor sleep and higher divorce rates. Don’t panic—before it gets to that point, we have a solution!
As pioneers, our Scandinavian neighbors seem to have figured out the secret to making the most of these moments together. And it boils down to this: two comforters. Initially popular in hotels—and later in homes—in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway, this practice is becoming increasingly widespread throughout the rest of Europe.
By choosing a shared mattress but two separate comforters, they significantly improve the quality of their sleep and (finally) put an end to waking up in the middle of the night and the frustration of having to reclaim a piece of their shared comforter. This independence in bed will (perhaps) save your relationship—and will at the very least have a positive effect on your mood, which is inevitably influenced by the quality of your sleep!
How about a little trip around the world? 🌍
Since we spend nearly ⅓ of our lives sleeping, sleep is deeply ingrained in our daily rhythms—but it’s far from a universal experience! The way we sleep does indeed vary from one country to another, depending on each country’s cultural heritage. Join us for a look at the sleeping habits of our European neighbors.
- In Germany, Belgium, and Austria, when it’s time to go to sleep, it’s every man for himself! It’s common to replace the double bed—as we know it in France—with twin beds. So everyone has their own bed, their own mattress, and, most importantly, their own comforter!
- We’re all familiar with the reputation Spaniards have for staying up late. With more than 63% of them going to bed late, they don’t get much sleep but don’t hesitate to take the traditional “siesta”—a true institution—during the day.
- In Greece, sleep and comfort don’t take on the same priority as they do for the French. With their basic bedrooms, they often end up napping on the couch in the living room.
- In the Netherlands, sleep is sacred! With more sleep than the European average, the Dutch place a high priority on comfort and invest in high-quality bedding. A box spring, a mattress—and two separate comforters.
- And as for our British neighbors, it's common practice to sleep naked! But with a good comforter (or two), they're able to stay nice and warm.
And since we’re convinced that a good night’s sleep ( and a good mattress!) are the keys to a healthy life, here are a few tips for sleeping well:
- Go to bed and wake up at set times
- Sleep in a cool room by setting the thermostat to around 18°C
- Avoid screens for 2 hours before going to bed
- Practice meditation to clear your mind
- And of course, snuggle up in a 100% natural comforter, certified and made locally in France by passionate artisans!
How do you sleep best?Check out @cuicuilespetitsoiseaux’s experience with separate comforters right here!