Couple Starts Conversation Over Viral ‘Sleeping In Separate Beds’ Video

Marriage has it’s peaks and valleys, but it’s more so about figuring out how to navigate those murky waters. Meeting each other in the middle is important and is a healthy part of any relationship.

Once you accept that, things get easy. For Chrissy and Tom Clark, they found a sleeping situation that works for them, and sparked huge debate with others.

How It Started For Chrissy

Chrissy Clark is no different from anyone else. One year, she became really sick and developed a persistent cough.

Chrissy Clark on couch
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok

“Because of my cough, one of us would end up sleeping on the couch or in the guest bedroom,” she said.

The Usual Situation

Traditionally, married couples sleep in the same bed. That most likely changes when someone gets the other upset and sleeps on the couch.

couple sleeping in bed
Photo Credit: Damir Spanic / Unsplash
Photo Credit: Damir Spanic / Unsplash

Can you imagine not sleeping with your partner for more than a year??

His Room

Chrissy posted the viral video on her TikTok after someone said society should start normalizing not sleeping with your partner.

husbands room with nice bed
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok

In the video, she showed her husband’s room equipped with a comfortable bed.

Creating A New Process

According to Chrissy, the two didn’t stop sleeping in separate rooms after that gnarly cough went away.

clark couple smiling for the picture
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok

“After the cough went away, we kept sleeping in the other rooms because we both had much better sleep for several reasons,” she said.

Her Bed Is Just As Nice

After showing her husband’s room, she showcased her sleeping quarters for the TikTok users.

her room with nice bed
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok

This is what you call going with what works, folks. They have good reasons to do this…

Of Course, Not All Agree

This user commented how sleeping separately helped his grandparents, but how he couldn’t do it with his wife.

comment 2 from user
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok

It sounds like he enjoys those cuddles from his lover all the time.

How It Helped Their Marriage

Sleeping apart isn’t a method for all, but Chrissy and Tom made it work to their advantage.

couple makes heart with hands
Photo Credit: kristinali / Unsplash
Photo Credit: kristinali / Unsplash

“Sleep quality has improved our marriage,” she said. “I am not cranky, and neither is he. We still cuddle in bed and watch TV, but when it is time to sleep, he will go to his bedroom to sleep.”

To Each Their Own

Sleeping in different beds works for some people. Theoretically, it sounds like a great plan.

comment about sleeping apart working
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok
Photo Credit: @tiktockchrissy / TikTok

Realistically, it’s hard giving up that warmth your partner gives, but many people go for this style of sleeping.