Married influencers sleep in separate beds: What is ‘sleep divorce’? |

Married influencers Matt and Abby are sleep divorced. Recently Matt spoke about how he has been sleeping in a walk-in closet alone, for his ‘mental health’. In his new Night Shift podcast released earlier this month, Matt revealed, “This is super embarrassing, but I’ve been sleeping in our walk-in closet for the past month now.”
“My wife’s not a huge fan of this arrangement obviously. I don’t know a spouse that would be stoked about their significant other sleeping in the freaking closet,” he added. The influencer also said that the arrangement is temporary and it was “something I had to do just to prioritize my mental health.”
Well, Matt & Aby are childhood sweethearts turned lovers, and now parents of their two beautiful children, and are living happily ever after. So what’s with this new ‘sleep divorce’?
Before you jump to conclusions, let us tell you, that it’s not what you thought. Sleep divorce is a rising trend amongst couples these days, and it is said to improve their bond and relationship as well!
What is sleep divorce?

‘Sleep divorce’ is a practice where couples choose to sleep in separate beds or even separate rooms. This is a rising trend in the travel industry, with couples, who are on vacation opting for a ‘sleep divorce’ for a restful and rejuvenating getaway.
Sleep divorce improves sleep quality to a large extent because it eliminates some of the common sleep disturbances like snoring, insomnia, body heat, restless legs, and different schedules.
This practice also provides personal space, which further brings clarity and beauty to the relationship. No wonder why more and more couples are choosing this sleeping arrangement.
Though sleep divorce is trending it is not for everyone.

In a recent podcast, Abby spoke about how she feels about their new sleeping arrangement. “I’m a lonely gal. Say what you want, but I am codependent… [and] I hated being alone at night,” Abby said.
The internet has all kinds of reactions to it. One netizen said, “I don’t think it’s codependent to want to sleep next to your partner/spouse. It’s a natural thing to want, poor Abby…”
Another said, “I’m sorry, but if my husband told me he couldn’t sleep in the same bed with me and went as far as to sleeping in the closet because of his mental health, divorce would be looming.”
(Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Matt & Abby)