Former TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh has candidly shared the surprising reason she and fiancé Ryan Thomas choose to sleep in separate beds – and it's not what you might think!
The 32-year-old fitness guru revealed that their unusual sleeping arrangement actually strengthens their relationship, allowing them both to get a better night's rest.
The Secret to Their Happy Relationship
"People might find it strange," Lucy admitted, "but when you have young children and busy schedules, quality sleep becomes priceless." The couple, who share two children together, found that their different sleep patterns were causing tension.
"Ryan snores like a freight train," Lucy joked, "and I'm a light sleeper. We were both exhausted and snapping at each other. This solution has been a game-changer."
Celebrity Couples Who Sleep Apart
Lucy and Ryan aren't alone in their unconventional approach:
- Holly Willoughby and Dan Baldwin have separate bedrooms
- Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk sleep in different beds
- Even Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had separate bedrooms
Relationship experts suggest that sleep separation can actually benefit partnerships, especially when partners have different sleep needs or schedules.
The Science Behind Sleep Separation
Studies show that poor sleep can:
- Increase irritability
- Reduce patience
- Lower libido
- Impair decision-making
By prioritising their sleep, Lucy and Ryan say they're more present and patient with each other and their children during waking hours.
"At first I worried what people would think," Lucy confessed. "But now I realise – a happy relationship is about what works for you, not conforming to expectations."
