What It Says About Your Relationship When Your Partner Turns Their Back to You While Sleeping

But what should we think when each person turns their back on the other at bedtime? This position, often mistakenly perceived as distancing, is actually more nuanced than we think. In the vast majority of cases, it’s simply a personal preference linked to the need for space or better quality sleep.

Sleep expert Dr. Rebecca Robbins explains that everyone has their own “safe haven position” for resting. Sleeping back to back doesn’t necessarily mean there’s emotional distance, especially if this position has always been part of your routine as a couple.

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