Amber had given up on love until she met Steve, her father’s old friend, at a BBQ. Their whirlwind romance led to marriage, and everything seemed perfect—until their wedding night revealed an unsettling secret that changed everything.
As Amber arrived at her parents’ house, she was greeted by the familiar chaos of a family BBQ. Her father introduced her to Steve, a ruggedly handsome man with warm eyes that sparked an unexpected flutter in her heart. Despite her reluctance to pursue love, the connection was undeniable.
After the BBQ, when her car wouldn’t start, Steve offered to help. With a simple fix, he not only got her car running but also asked her out for dinner. Amber, drawn to him, agreed, marking the start of a relationship that felt right.
Fast forward six months, and Amber stood in front of the mirror in her childhood bedroom, dressed in a wedding gown. At the altar, she felt a calm certainty as she and Steve exchanged vows, finally becoming husband and wife.
But that night, Amber was stunned to find Steve talking to someone who wasn’t there. When she confronted him, he revealed he was speaking to his deceased daughter, Stacy, who had died in a car accident. His grief was palpable, and instead of feeling frightened, Amber felt compassion for him.
Sitting beside him, she offered her understanding. They discussed seeking help together, acknowledging that they could carry their burdens as a team. As they embraced, Amber realized that love isn’t about perfection—it’s about sharing scars and finding solace in each other.
In that moment, she knew their journey together was just beginning.
Why Do Married Couples in Japan Sleep Separately
Smaller houses and apartments don’t stop many Japanese couples from sleeping in different beds or even rooms. This is not some kind of an intimate issue or problem with the relationship, but something that they believe is good for them.
We at Bright Side found out why married couples in Japan choose to sleep separately, and we really like their reasons.
They have different sleep schedules.
The first thing that makes Japanese couples decide to go to bed separately is different work schedules. Waking up your significant other just because you got home late from work or have to leave early won’t result in good quality rest for them. This is why spending the night in a different room makes sense. This will give them both an undisturbed and healthier sleep.
Babies sleep with their mothers.
Japanese mothers sleep with their children and this is considered very important, so the father needs to decide if he wants to share the same bed or go to a different room. Even science has proven that co-sleeping can help parents and children get a more restful sleep. It helps the child to maintain a stable temperature and heart rate (which is really critical in infancy) and at the same time, it decreases the chance of sudden infant death syndrome. Also, this contributes to the child having better self-esteem, becoming independent faster, and doing great in school.
For them, sleeping separately means peace.
While many couples who start to sleep alone think that divorce is at their door, the Japanese see it differently. They value their sleep a lot and they don’t want to be disturbed while sleeping. This means that they don’t need and don’t like to put up with snoring, restless sleep, kicking, etc. Even though some don’t have the opportunity to sleep in different rooms, they still wish they could get their beauty sleep.
Couples have a history of sleeping separately.
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Futons are filled with cotton, which provides support and comfort. In the past, only single sized ones were used as beds. So, even if you wanted to cuddle up with your loved one, you would have ended up between the sheets, on the cold floor, and you wouldn’t feel comfortable. Today there are families that still use this type of bedding, especially because it doesn’t take up a lot of space and it is easy to store.
Do you sleep separately from your partner? Do you think this type of practice might be even better for your relationship?
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