New Jersey Sleep Habits are 3rd on the List of Surprising Sleeping Arrangements
On the show last week, we discussed sleep habits and how many people have trouble falling asleep. Then we talked about different ways to fall asleep without medication. Maryann said she tried screaming and banging on the mattress, but surprisingly, that didn’t work. Some callers suggested watching TV, using a sleep app to play white noise or other sound effects, and the old standard, counting sheep.
There were quite a few listeners who suggested cherry juice because it has high levels of tryptophan and is relaxing. I gave my mother a bottle to try, but she hasn’t tried it yet. I’ll keep you posted.
Then we discussed a sleep habit study by Mattress Next Day. They found some very interesting sleep habits not only in New Jersey, but throughout the country.
According to the article, many couples say that they don’t sleep together in the same room. I’ve heard about the term “sleep divorce” about people who are otherwise happily married, but choose to not share a bed or even bedroom when they’re sleeping. The study found that only 36% said that they never sleep separately. This means that on multiple occasions nearly two-thirds of couples are not together when they’re sleeping.
New Jersey lands third on the list of couples who “slept in separate rooms from their partner to support their sleep.” As per the survey, thirty-nine percent of those from the Garden State say they have. Only Georgia at fifty-one percent and New York with forty percent have more.
This doesn’t mean that this sleep habit happens every night for everyone involved. However, 14% admitted that they always sleep separately to ensure they both get a good night’s sleep. Meanwhile, eleven percent said it happens a couple of nights a week, and seven percent said they practice separate sleeping Monday to Friday.
Mattress Next Day says, “Every relationship is unique, and what works for one couple might not work for another. Therefore, finding a balance that prioritizes both partners’ sleep quality and emotional connection is key. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that both partners experience restful sleep while maintaining a healthy and thriving relationship.”
2 New Jersey Destinations Among The Best For Solo Travel
Princeton
Home to the Ivy League Tigers, Good Housekeeping calls out the historic sites this central New Jersey town house to offer. “Princeton Battle Monument honors the battle fought and won by George Washington in 1777.” The University Art Museum and the Morven Museum and Garden often attract tourists from all over the world. Lastly, Carnegie Lake is one of the most serene spots in the state.
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Cape May
“Spend your day wandering the cute shops, sunbathing at the beach or climbing the 199 steps to the top of Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Pointe State Park,” Good Housekeeping suggest. Cape May draws a lot of visitors in the summer months. It’s very common that you will find families, couples, and solo travelers among them. In addition to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the east coast, you can visit winery’s, theaters, safaris, or just rest along the shore of the beautiful beaches.
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