It is very important to spend some time with your partner before going to bed. It doesn’t matter how much time you have to spend together, an hour or just a few minutes.
If just the two of you have fun, talk and show your love, that’s all you need. We made a list of some simple but very effective tips from psychologists.
Things happy couples do before bed
8. Switch your phones to silent mode and put them away
social media dependence delete the release of oxytocin in your body. This hormone is responsible for intimacy and emotional bonding.
Psychotherapist Carol Carey advises sticking to a simple rule: turn off phones or put them away by 9 pm sharp.
7. Forget about work
Try to forget about work and stop checking your company email when you’re in bed. It’s much better to spend that time together and get some rest so you can be productive at work tomorrow.
Pillow talk connects couples emotionally, helps you forget about problems and makes you feel relaxed.
Avoid talking about work, financial problems, or anything else that might worry your partner.
6. Go to bed at the same time as your partner
Many couples do not see each other all day and have the habit of going to bed at different times.
According to psychologist Curt Smith, happy couples brush their teeth and go to bed at the same time.
This helps them maintain the warmth and intimacy of their relationship.
5. Stick to a routine
Following the same bedtime routine every day helps you sleep better. As you follow a familiar routine, your brain receives a signal for bedtime and prepares your body for sleep.
Following the same routine with your partner will make your relationship more intimate and trusting.
4. Have a heart-to-heart
Pay attention to the feelings of others. You don’t have to give advice or find immediate solutions to problems.
Sometimes we just want to talk and feel the care and support of our loved ones.
Psychologist Ryan Howes suggests taking a few minutes before bed to express positive feelings to your partner.
This will help you end the day on a positive note and feel better. It also has a positive influence on your general mood.
Try to forget everything that happened that day and leave all your problems and worries out of the bedroom.
Tell your partner how much you love them. It is very important to be serious and sincere when expressing your feelings.
3. Don’t argue or get into heated conversations
Curt Smith reminds us to try not to get into heated arguments before bed. Fighting in bed never helps solve a problem.
Also, it is harder for both of you to fall asleep and you will feel depressed the next day.
2. Keep your bedroom free of children
According to psychologist Michael Viner-Davis, the only time you can let your kids sleep in your bed is when they are having a nightmare.
The rest of the time, your room should be your private space. You need to have that space for the two of you to maintain your privacy.
1. Do not share the bed with your pets
As reported by the University of Kansas survey, 63% of people who sleep with their pets don’t get enough sleep.
Your pet can’t sleep at night and often disturbs your pet’s sleep. Also, having a pet in your bed violates the “rule of 7” in your bedroom.
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