Do you sleep in the same bed if your partner is sick?

[_Maya_]

I crash on the couch.

Yes

No

[Screenwriter]

This would be according to how sick they are. If they have the flu or covid, I'd make myself another place to sleep. Plus their coughing and sneezing or fever wouldn't allow me to sleep and help them get over their illness, would it?

I also know couples who gave each other covid because they wouldn't socially distance. And these were people who the nonsick person had diabetes, smoked and had had two heart attacks!

Makes no sense to expose your partner who is there to help you get and stay well, especially if you have any kind of risk factors, or you both have children to care for and keep healthy.

Make a sick room and keep everybody as well as possible.

[Apple1996]

Yes it'd be weird not to. I think only once my husband slept on the couch when I was REALLY sick because I needed the whole bed to breastfeed my son. I was having to puke and breastfeed at the same time. It was soo deadly ☠️

[_Maya_]

Omg that would be miserable.

[Apple1996]

Yeah i was also 5 months pregnant at the time so that made it even worse

[love_conquers_lust]

@Apple1996 Jesus, Apple. You’re a soldier.

[TonyMetal___86]

@Apple1996 miss apple i'm unconscious 😵

[Apple1996]

@love_conquers_lust haha yes it was difficult

[Apple1996]

@TonyMetal___86 why?

[TonyMetal___86]

@Apple1996 the puke and breastfeed and sickness all going together 🥵

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

Most of the time we don't bother to quarantine if one of us is sick. There are the rare occasions when the ailment will cause one or both of us to not sleep well so the healthy partner will go to the couch or the guest room.

[_Maya_]

That is what I got going on. She isn't sleeping well because of a really bad cold so I gave her space.

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

That makes a lot of sense! My wife flies home on Saturday, so we'll see what this week of travel introduces into our household 😬

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

Ha! She's developed a rough cough😢

[NathanDavis]

yes, I do... so I can better take care of her

even if I get sick myself, lol

unless it is something more serious and she just doesn't want me around risking it... but that's what my hazmat suits are for... lol

[_Maya_]

I got the boot buddy. Blondie had some spacial issues and couldn't get comfy.

[NathanDavis]

yes, I know how that can be... but I'd stay on duty in case they needed something

good thing we have smartphones now, lol

[sage2021]

If I had someone to sleep with and they were throwing up, I would have to go sleep somewhere else so I wouldn't hear him getting sick. If I hear someone throwing up, I might throw up too, especially if it's loud and smells really bad. 🤮

[IslaTheWitch]

We did, except for the situation when the sick person would disturb (i. e. by coughing or frequent visits to the bathroom) the healthy one in sleep.

[Rei13]

We still share. He has a better immune system than I do so I usually don’t get him sick, and for me it doesn’t matter if we share or not. If I am around it I’m getting it too. I guess if it is bad enough where we’re interfering with each others sleep then one will go to the couch, but to be honest that is also usually me because once he is asleep he will sleep through anything

[EmmaMary]

That greatly depends on whether it's something contagious, as one of us needs to be strong and able to deal and take care of the children.

[_Maya_]

Good point about the kids!

[EmmaMary]

@_Maya_

Fortunately we have enough bedrooms for this not to be a worry or concern.

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

@EmmaMary our kiddos are really skilled at dragging home the ailments, for she and I to enjoy 🤣

[EmmaMary]

@MiddleAgedClimbee

We still have all that to come! lol

Our little boy starts preschool in January, and our little girl only celebrated her first birthday last Tuesday.

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

@EmmaMary it can be a challenge when they don't feel well, but it makes you feel wonderful as a parent when you care for them. It's a real opportunity to show love :-)

[EmmaMary]

@MiddleAgedClimbee

I quite simply couldn't have put this any better myself.

[strateguy632]

every virus is contagious and will spread anyway. "i ain't afraid of no ghosts=colds". lol.

[RealMarek]

Yes, no matter what. When it comes to sickness we take it on together. We did stayed in the same bed during covid. Also, one night when she was sick to her stomach I helped her as best as I could and slept in bed with her when she was able to sleep. There have been other occasions too.

[_NightGuard_]

Depending on the type of your partner's illness, there may be situations where sleeping in the same bed may be risky. For example, if your partner has a contagious disease, sleeping in the same bed may increase the risk of transmitting the disease to you1. However, this all depends on your personal decision and comfort level. If you're concerned, I recommend speaking with a healthcare professional. Keeping yourself and your partner safe is always a priority.

[strateguy632]

to night, see my reply to aiko, here.

[Gopackers02]

Probably not. If it’s just a headache or stomach ache then yea. But if it’s flu, cold, cough, etc then no I’ll sleep somewhere else. I have to provide money and stuff but I’ll make her breakfast, get medicine do whatever she gotta do to let her rest up.

[OlderAndWiser]

Yes, I am planning on every night for the rest of our lives.

[_Maya_]

I get kicked out 😆 but that's good that you do.

[OlderAndWiser]

It's what I want!

[Anonymous]

Sleeping arrangements can vary among couples. Some may choose to share the same bed, while others may opt for separate sleeping spaces if one partner is sick to avoid spreading illness or ensure better rest for both individuals. It depends on personal preferences and considerations for each other's well-being.

[TonyMetal___86]

If i was married than i'd have to say yes, where would i sleep, i feel comfortable in my bed and feel relaxed in my bedroom, also if my housewife is sick, who will take care of her if it's not going to be me, i have to be next to her to take care of her and to check on her from time to time at night to see if she's getting better 😌

[DannyUk2017]

I would sleep in the same bed, you'll be amazed how a partner's morals, care, affection, metabolism can affect the other one's immune system, is better than any other medicine, pills, injections, etc, etc... it can also speed its recovery also.

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

That sounds like you and your partner really try and help each other through the ailment :-). My wife is a grump when she's sick, doesn't want to be touched whatsoever. She just wants to be left alone.

[DannyUk2017]

I feel you, i'm single now, but i used to "do all these" whith my x.

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

I think it's a very kind sentiment to be there for your partner, and I hope you find someone who appreciates your efforts in the future. :-)

[DannyUk2017]

Thanks. Really appreciate 👍

[AydenHazor]

When I have a partner, if they're sick I'll be spending my day taking care of them anyway, so yes, I would sleep in the bed with them as well

[_Maya_]

I'm told to go to the couch. 😆

[AydenHazor]

I can understand that, and I appreciate their concern in not wanting to get you sick, but in order to encourage them to actually rest, I'd be spending my day with them taking care of them, so I wouldn't see much of a difference sleeping next to them at night

[_Maya_]

No I don't see the difference either. She just feels like she when she is tossing and turning she is going to bother me. I don't mind giving her more space. Thanks for the opinion.

[AydenHazor]

That makes sense. And I wouldn't argue in that situation, but respect her wishes. You've got yourself a good one.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

If it's contagious then no because that would be a responsible. That still doesn't mean I couldn't nurse her. I mean just think of it. If I got sick because of the decease she carried then we're both sick. Neither of us are going to have a good time nursing each other. One should be well and healthy to help the other out.

[strateguy632]

if you would catch it anyways then what difference?

[Aiko_E_Lara]

@strateguy632 The difference is the odds. So it's like every dies in the end anyways so should we do crazy stunts?

[Aiko_E_Lara]

*everyone dies

Trying to be away from someone sick gives you a lower chance of getting caught with the sickness. Lower chance is better than guaranteed getting sick.

[The-Stud]

I won't mind honestly
But I can't help but say that the second pic for option "No" is very cute lol

[_Maya_]

Oh I know it is adorable pic

[he-takes-a-part]

Couldn't dm you so, I see you are cute but I can help you in your masters program.

[_Maya_]

How can you help in my master's program? You don't know what I am studying.

[he-takes-a-part]

I don't intend to be your tutor. Help has versions

[_Maya_]

I appreciate the offer but I have things under control.

[he-takes-a-part]

ok then if you are bullet proof but you never know when you might have to kneel down

[Charliefretz329]

Shit, I’m getting turned on here Mr. He… Is your field of study in aqua-culture?

[he-takes-a-part]

My field is maya

[RoseySarah]

Lmao thanks for a morning laugh!

[Techrescueff]

Yes, I sleep in the same bed as my partner when she is sick. While it is a risk of getting sick as well I want to make sure I am there for my partner especially when they are feeling sick and need me to take care of any and everything for them.

[Sonorous]

I can only speculate. But it would really depend on my life's circumstance. If I had important things to do, I'd keep my distance. But if I didn't... fuck it. Why not. 🤷‍♂️

[AviatorTom]

Sometimes, it depends on how sick she is and how well she sleeps. If she's really sick and/or has difficulty sleeping, I let her have the bed and I sleep in the guest room.

[MissStrawberry912]

Yes, I love being able to care for my person, make sure they feel better, or finding more ways to take care of them.

[exitseven]

YES< I took the whole :"in sickness and in health" thing pretty literally