Sleeping with your spouse is way overrated.

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erub

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I always liked sleeping in the same bed as a SO, I like cuddling but I need my space when its time for sleep, get offa me!! Thankfully I have a king bed so when nights are spent at my place, its all good
 

LordMaul

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Originally posted by: Vich
Originally posted by: funkymatt
Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Don't get me wrong - I love my wife dearly and enjoy her close physical proximity, just so long as I'm not trying to reach a blissful state of unconsciousness. And I'm not trying to pretend that every accusation I'm about to make doesn't apply to me as well. I think my problem is that at age 35, I've finally gotten over the instant thrill of being in a large bed with my scantily-clad wife at those times when I know the only goal is not sex but instead to pass out into oblivion.

First there is the snoring. Its a girly, soft snore that doesn't happen all that often, but it is still there occassionally. Then there is the waking up with a pointy elbow firmly lodged in either my throat or one of my eye sockets. Don't get me started on the never-ending struggle that is blanket-hogging. Also, somehow my "half" of the bed ends up being the 1/7th portion that is on the very edge of the mattress. When she's restless, she flops around like a fish out of water. Each and every one of the many times she gets up to go to the restroom each night, I bolt straight up, convinced in my groggy half-awakedness that Charles Manson has come to visit. And her body temperature is something like 178 degrees, so If I'm within five feet of her I'm baking in my own juices.

All I want is cool, peaceful, quiet snooze time. Is that so wrong???

but her feet are ice cold!! :laugh:

Aint that the truth

The similar replies to his original post on this topic remind me of the Office Space, "Mmm, yeah, I know what you mean." re: Ann cheating on him. :D
 

SZLiao214

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My parents havnt slept together consistently in years due to the difference in times they go to bed. I didnt know it wasnt rare.
 

moshquerade

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Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Don't get me wrong - I love my wife dearly and enjoy her close physical proximity, just so long as I'm not trying to reach a blissful state of unconsciousness. And I'm not trying to pretend that every accusation I'm about to make doesn't apply to me as well. I think my problem is that at age 35, I've finally gotten over the instant thrill of being in a large bed with my scantily-clad wife at those times when I know the only goal is not sex but instead to pass out into oblivion.

First there is the snoring. Its a girly, soft snore that doesn't happen all that often, but it is still there occassionally. Then there is the waking up with a pointy elbow firmly lodged in either my throat or one of my eye sockets. Don't get me started on the never-ending struggle that is blanket-hogging. Also, somehow my "half" of the bed ends up being the 1/7th portion that is on the very edge of the mattress. When she's restless, she flops around like a fish out of water. Each and every one of the many times she gets up to go to the restroom each night, I bolt straight up, convinced in my groggy half-awakedness that Charles Manson has come to visit. And her body temperature is something like 178 degrees, so If I'm within five feet of her I'm baking in my own juices.

All I want is cool, peaceful, quiet snooze time. Is that so wrong???
is the couch available?
 

astrocase

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Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Don't get me wrong - I love my wife dearly and enjoy her close physical proximity, just so long as I'm not trying to reach a blissful state of unconsciousness. And I'm not trying to pretend that every accusation I'm about to make doesn't apply to me as well. I think my problem is that at age 35, I've finally gotten over the instant thrill of being in a large bed with my scantily-clad wife at those times when I know the only goal is not sex but instead to pass out into oblivion.

First there is the snoring. Its a girly, soft snore that doesn't happen all that often, but it is still there occassionally. Then there is the waking up with a pointy elbow firmly lodged in either my throat or one of my eye sockets. Don't get me started on the never-ending struggle that is blanket-hogging. Also, somehow my "half" of the bed ends up being the 1/7th portion that is on the very edge of the mattress. When she's restless, she flops around like a fish out of water. Each and every one of the many times she gets up to go to the restroom each night, I bolt straight up, convinced in my groggy half-awakedness that Charles Manson has come to visit. And her body temperature is something like 178 degrees, so If I'm within five feet of her I'm baking in my own juices.

All I want is cool, peaceful, quiet snooze time. Is that so wrong???


ROFL! All true!
 

GeekDrew

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I'm not lucky enough at the moment as to have a SO, but I have cuddled with a couple of people before... only one time have I actually enjoyed it.

I could see myself putting up with the sore back and little sleep if it meant being able to cuddle with someone at night. Of course, I could also be happy with not cuddling most of the time... as long as we could sometimes. I obviously prefer it, but I'll give it up for his preference, comfort, and sleep time. :p
 

geckojohn

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Originally posted by: Queasy
I wish I could sleep with my spouse. Right now I sleep with my spouse and two kids!

They both start in their own beds but eventually end up in ours more often than not.

Foursome? That's not right... :(
 

RCN

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Agreed......I sleep on the couch. At first it was because are schedules were different but now I prefer it...
 

astrocase

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Worst I had was a SO that wasn't only a blanket thief, but a sheet thief. I'd wake up on a bare mattress with no blanket. At least I had the pillow.....

You gotta have two blankets with women like that.
 

Staples

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I think part of the problem is that she is just a bad bed mate (or whatever). I never roll or blanket hog. Some people seem to do this and there really is nothing that can be done about it.
 

ValkyrieofHouston

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Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Don't get me wrong - I love my wife dearly and enjoy her close physical proximity, just so long as I'm not trying to reach a blissful state of unconsciousness. And I'm not trying to pretend that every accusation I'm about to make doesn't apply to me as well. I think my problem is that at age 35, I've finally gotten over the instant thrill of being in a large bed with my scantily-clad wife at those times when I know the only goal is not sex but instead to pass out into oblivion.

First there is the snoring. Its a girly, soft snore that doesn't happen all that often, but it is still there occassionally. Then there is the waking up with a pointy elbow firmly lodged in either my throat or one of my eye sockets. Don't get me started on the never-ending struggle that is blanket-hogging. Also, somehow my "half" of the bed ends up being the 1/7th portion that is on the very edge of the mattress. When she's restless, she flops around like a fish out of water. Each and every one of the many times she gets up to go to the restroom each night, I bolt straight up, convinced in my groggy half-awakedness that Charles Manson has come to visit. And her body temperature is something like 178 degrees, so If I'm within five feet of her I'm baking in my own juices.

All I want is cool, peaceful, quiet snooze time. Is that so wrong???



Geeesh! You sound like a woman, b*tch, b*tch, b*tch! (kidding);)

Seriously, I feel your pain and know where you are coming from. Of course I'm the bed hog, blanket thief, cold footed, fish flopper too.. LOL

But you know you love her, and you sure wouldn't sleep if she were permanently gone. So remember to appreciate the ones you love. Get a bigger bed or something (maybe two blankets). :D
 

dmcowen674

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Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Don't get me wrong - I love my wife dearly and enjoy her close physical proximity, just so long as I'm not trying to reach a blissful state of unconsciousness. And I'm not trying to pretend that every accusation I'm about to make doesn't apply to me as well. I think my problem is that at age 35, I've finally gotten over the instant thrill of being in a large bed with my scantily-clad wife at those times when I know the only goal is not sex but instead to pass out into oblivion.

First there is the snoring. Its a girly, soft snore that doesn't happen all that often, but it is still there occassionally. Then there is the waking up with a pointy elbow firmly lodged in either my throat or one of my eye sockets. Don't get me started on the never-ending struggle that is blanket-hogging. Also, somehow my "half" of the bed ends up being the 1/7th portion that is on the very edge of the mattress. When she's restless, she flops around like a fish out of water. Each and every one of the many times she gets up to go to the restroom each night, I bolt straight up, convinced in my groggy half-awakedness that Charles Manson has come to visit. And her body temperature is something like 178 degrees, so If I'm within five feet of her I'm baking in my own juices.

All I want is cool, peaceful, quiet snooze time. Is that so wrong???

Jeesh, time for a new wife. forget that one.
 

Journer

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i listen to music with headphones while i sleep...so assuming she isnt laying on my arm...i have no problems...i snore like a train and require to be cold when sleeping...but she usually falls asleep b4 i do and steals all the covers... :p
 

jagec

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Originally posted by: iRONic

Ugh! My wife snores like a drunken sailor too. If I can fall asleep before she does I'm usually good to go as I'm a heavy sleeer. If not, she hits the couch.

You've slept with a lot of drunken sailors?:p

Originally posted by: LordMaul
The similar replies to his original post on this topic remind me of the Office Space, "Mmm, yeah, I know what you mean." re: Ann cheating on him. :D

"I dunno...sometimes I get the feeling she's cheating on me."
"I get that feeling too, man."
 

Aquila76

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Solution:

1. Eat baked beans, broccoli, and crab cakes 20 minutes before bed.
2. Pull covers over her head.
3. Yell, "INCOMING!!!" and release the maelstrom from your bowels.
4. Profit!

!!!WARNING!!! Do NOT smoke in bed while attempting this.
 

DougK62

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Originally posted by: CVSiN
Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Don't get me wrong - I love my wife dearly and enjoy her close physical proximity, just so long as I'm not trying to reach a blissful state of unconsciousness. And I'm not trying to pretend that every accusation I'm about to make doesn't apply to me as well. I think my problem is that at age 35, I've finally gotten over the instant thrill of being in a large bed with my scantily-clad wife at those times when I know the only goal is not sex but instead to pass out into oblivion.

First there is the snoring. Its a girly, soft snore that doesn't happen all that often, but it is still there occassionally. Then there is the waking up with a pointy elbow firmly lodged in either my throat or one of my eye sockets. Don't get me started on the never-ending struggle that is blanket-hogging. Also, somehow my "half" of the bed ends up being the 1/7th portion that is on the very edge of the mattress. When she's restless, she flops around like a fish out of water. Each and every one of the many times she gets up to go to the restroom each night, I bolt straight up, convinced in my groggy half-awakedness that Charles Manson has come to visit. And her body temperature is something like 178 degrees, so If I'm within five feet of her I'm baking in my own juices.

All I want is cool, peaceful, quiet snooze time. Is that so wrong???

California King FTW!
dont have any of these problems when your girl is sleeping on the other side of a matress so big its got its own zipcode...


and man your wife snores... thats kinda weird.... none of my SOs have ever snored LOL..

A regular king is wider.

 

EatSpam

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Originally posted by: crustyoldman
My only gripe is that my SO rattles the damn windows with her incessant snoring, the cold feet and high body temp doesn't bother me one bit.

Get her to the doc! My snoring went away along with my deviated septum.
 

cKGunslinger

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Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Originally posted by: NuclearNed
Don't get me wrong - I love my wife dearly and enjoy her close physical proximity, just so long as I'm not trying to reach a blissful state of unconsciousness. And I'm not trying to pretend that every accusation I'm about to make doesn't apply to me as well. I think my problem is that at age 35, I've finally gotten over the instant thrill of being in a large bed with my scantily-clad wife at those times when I know the only goal is not sex but instead to pass out into oblivion.

First there is the snoring. Its a girly, soft snore that doesn't happen all that often, but it is still there occassionally. Then there is the waking up with a pointy elbow firmly lodged in either my throat or one of my eye sockets. Don't get me started on the never-ending struggle that is blanket-hogging. Also, somehow my "half" of the bed ends up being the 1/7th portion that is on the very edge of the mattress. When she's restless, she flops around like a fish out of water. Each and every one of the many times she gets up to go to the restroom each night, I bolt straight up, convinced in my groggy half-awakedness that Charles Manson has come to visit. And her body temperature is something like 178 degrees, so If I'm within five feet of her I'm baking in my own juices.

All I want is cool, peaceful, quiet snooze time. Is that so wrong???

Jeesh, time for a new wife. forget that one.

Get a new wife because the current one occasionally snores and hogs the blanket? Jeesh, no wonder you cycle through them so fast, Dave. :laugh:
 

Tommouse

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Originally posted by: Aquila76
Solution:

1. Eat baked beans, broccoli, and crab cakes 20 minutes before bed.
2. Pull covers over her head.
3. Yell, "INCOMING!!!" and release the maelstrom from your bowels.
4. Profit!

!!!WARNING!!! Do NOT smoke in bed while attempting this.

hhahahahah a "dutch oven" is what we call it. I did that to my GF once. She was less than pleased and got me back the next day with snow down my jacket/shirt.

Originally posted by: DaShen
Originally posted by: dullard
You may think that sleeping with your spouse overrated. But you've never felt the other side of the story.

I'm a person who really craves physical touch - hand holds, hugs, cuddles, etc. Ever since I can remember I've wanted to sleep in spoon position with a woman. I had an 11 year realtionship (6 married) in which I never once had slept cuddling her. Even on the Honeymoon she needed a 5 foot long body pillow AND a quilted blanket between us at all times when sleeping. It just eats and eats at you that you can't cuddle while sleeping. And it really kills any chance at middle of the night or early morning sex.

Just last weekend I finally slept in the spoon position with my GF. It was the most heavenly thing I've ever done. Skin on skin, arms and legs tangled. All night long. Sure my arm fell asleep 3 hours before I could. Sure I was a bit hot at times. But it was pure joy. Instant intimacy the instant we woke up too. That never happened with the ex and the layers of pillows/sheets/blankets between us. I can't wait for the weekend to try it again!

Don't bash it, you may one day lose it and regret it.


Then one of you farts, and the moment ends. ;) :p

Hahahaha ... did that too. She got me back and then some yet again, and also returned the favor.

Good thread :thumbsup:
 

LiquidImpulse

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Originally posted by: Pablo
Originally posted by: Queasy
I wish I could sleep with my spouse. Right now I sleep with my spouse and two kids!

They both start in their own beds but eventually end up in ours more often than not.

Send those kids to their own bed. That's just not right.

i hear its supposedly not good for the kids.
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