Survey finds 31% of adults sleep separately from partners for rest

“Sleep divorce”—couples choosing separate beds or bedrooms, temporarily or regularly—is often a practical way to protect sleep rather than a sign of relationship trouble. A 2025 American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey found that 31% of U.S. adults had slept separately from a partner to meet their sleep needs. Different schedules, snoring, movement, temperature preferences, light, noise, pets and bedtime routines can disrupt shared sleep. With 30.5% of adults reporting fewer than seven hours of sleep in 2024, separate sleeping may help couples accommodate differing needs and get more rest.