Are you getting enough sleep? Most people are aware of the need for sleep and the impact it can have on their health if they don\u2019t get enough shuteye. But, are you aware that a lack of sleep can cause problems in your relationship? It\u2019s true.<\/p>\n
Here are three ways your relationship suffers from lack of sleep:<\/p>\n
When one partner is sleep deprived, it causes problems. When both are sleep deprived, problems escalate.<\/p>\n
Research shows that couples who don\u2019t get enough sleep tend to argue more, and are a meaner during the process. In a study conducted by\u00a0 Ohio State University, couples who got less than seven hours of sleep at night interacted in a more hostile way during arguments.<\/p>\n
Sleep aids the problem-solving part of the brain, so if it doesn\u2019t get enough rest it can\u2019t do its job.<\/p>\n
Without enough sleep, couples make poor decisions. Sleep helps people use thought, logic, and reason to make well-informed decisions.<\/p>\n
When the brain doesn\u2019t have enough sleep, people become easily distracted, less motivated, reckless, and less likely to seek out information. Essentially, all of that adds up to making bad decisions.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to take someone you love for granted, but when you\u2019re sleep-deprived, it\u2019s even easier. The small gestures that you do every day to make your partner feel appreciated and loved, like making them coffee or showing affection at random times, aren\u2019t a priority. Instead, your brain is struggling to get through the day.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important that everyone get between 7-8 hours of sleep each night. If you\u2019re having trouble sleeping, try creating a sleep journal to identify problems or speak with your doctor if the problem persists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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