We Ain't Dead Yet
We Ain't Dead Yet
Constance Bauer and Lori Dube
Sleep Divorce? Rethinking the Shame of Sleeping Separately
23 minutes Posted May 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
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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...