sleep divorce

English

Etymology

Popularized from an article by Mimi L. Golub, published on March 19, 2013.

Noun

sleep divorce (countable and uncountable, plural sleep divorces)

1. (colloquial, of couples) The action of sleeping in separate beds or bedrooms instead of sharing one bed at night, with the intention of prioritizing sleep. [from 2010s]
   • 2012 September 28, @ubiquitouswoman, Twitter‎^[2], archived from the original on 2024-07-212:

     @campolatta @kmhearn be careful Campo or you might have a sleep divorce on your hands....

   • 2015 June 25, Hallie Jackson, “Snooze-Deprived Couples Rest Easy After 'Sleep Divorce'”, in NBC News‎^[3], archived from the original on 2024-04-29:

     For an increasing number of couples, "sleep divorce" is the clear solution - although it sometimes carries a stigma.

   • 2024 March 6, Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, “Why Some Couples Are Choosing a ‘Sleep Divorce’”, in Scientific American‎^[4], archived from the original on 2024-03-06:

     Whether a sleep divorce is the right choice boils down to a pair’s sleep preferences—what is often called “sleep hygiene”

   • 2023 July 10, “Over a third of Americans opt for a “sleep divorce””, in American Academy of Sleep Medicine‎^[5], archived from the original on 2024-04-29:

     “Although the term ‘sleep divorce’ seems harsh, it really just means that people are prioritizing sleep and moving into a separate room at night when needed,” said Khosla.