Boomers are leading a quiet revolution in the bedroom, according to a recent study from Talker Research, a market research company.
The study, which assessed the sleeping habits and preferences of different generations, revealed that baby boomers are more likely than younger generations to favor separate sleeping arrangements. As couples navigate the complexities of long-term relationships, it appears the traditional notion of sharing a bed is being reconsidered more by those born from 1946 to 1964, and even earlier.
The research, which surveyed 1,000 Americans, found that only 48 percent of boomers believe couples should always share a bed, compared to 69 percent of Gen Z respondents, who were born from 1997 to 2012.
Experts suggest that this trend reflects boomers’ practical approach to maintaining relationship satisfaction through “sleep divorces”—a term for consensual separate sleeping arrangements.
When asked if they slept better with their spouse or alone, 39 percent of boomers reported sleeping better alone, compared to 30 percent of Gen Z …