Sleep Divorce? Rethinking the Shame of Sleeping Separately

About this episode

The episode discusses the trend of couples sleeping separately, exploring its implications on intimacy and self-empowerment as people age.

More couples later in life are sleeping in separate rooms and in some cases separate homes. Called "Sleep Divorce" by the media, what does this trend say about evolving ways we are thinking about sleep, intimacy, self-empowerment and the judgment of others as we age? For many women over 60, sleep can feel precious and precarious. Figuring out just the right pre-requisites for a good night's sleep is becoming more of a priority. What meaning do partners, and peers make of the desire some...

People in this episode

Hosts: Constance Bauer, Lori Dube

Topics covered

• sleep divorce
• intimacy
• self-empowerment
• aging
• couples
• sleep

Keywords

• sleep divorce
• couples
• intimacy
• self-empowerment
• aging
• sleep

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