Partners sleeping in separate bedrooms (or, as The NY Times calls it, “sleep divorce”) is a topic many different people have a bajillion different thoughts—and feels—about. Does it reinforce intimacy? Does it mean there’s a problem in the relationship? Does it represent the end or an expansion? Does it mean it’s time to leave or an opportunity to be even more intentional? And all the other things you might be thinking.

This one took two sessions because the first time, I was so uncomfortable with all of this talk about (intentional) intimacy, that I crashed the car and changed the subject—radically. Thankfully, my bestie Addie was willing to talk about this not once, but twice. And not only that—she was incredibly real and vulnerable. I am beyond grateful to her.

So, I invite you to get comfortable, sit back, and listen in.

And please, comment and let Addie and I know your thoughts on all this!

Link to The NY Times article we reference.

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