"Sharing a bed is the ultimate intimacy and research suggests that this intimacy helps to lower stress hormones and encourage feelings of safety and security," says Jessica Alexander of The Sleep Council.

"Unfortunately with time, all kinds of issues that are practical can hinder the process. Particularly for couples whose children have moved out. The lure of the spare bed is becoming increasingly impossible to resist! This leads to a rising number of couples that sleep on separate beds. It is also the start of the end of the majority of marriages."

They are the biggest available on the market. In the US the king-size beds are available in two sizes. standard king size bed as well as California King, which has the California King being longer than the standard king size. A standard king-size bed takes the same area as two beds. It is ideal to couples or people who want plenty of space when sleeping. The standard king size dimensions of the bed measure 76"*80" for the standard king size bed.

Find the bed you can afford. budget and room permit

* Purchase as large an item as your space and budget allows. A typical double bed is 4'6" wide, which allows each person to have the size of a baby's crib to rest in. More room means less partner disturbance. The bedroom should be an oasis of peace and peace. So, avoid screens and social media that can distract you from sleeping and the intimacy.
* Make sure your window blinds effectively block out sunlight. The long summer days are pleasant in many ways, but light can have a negative influence on body clocks and sleep patterns.