Is a sleep divorce the solution? How to get past the long, sleepless nights

Sleep is vital to our health, and an increasing number of couples are discovering that sleeping separately can lead to a better night’s rest.

Wendy Troxel: Communication is key when deciding sleeping plans.

YOU’VE got through yet another demanding day and can’t wait to get into bed for a restorative night’s sleep. After kissing your partner goodnight, you snuggle down under the duvet, close your eyes, and begin to drift into that longed-for slumber.

If you’re lucky, the next thing you know is that you wake up feeling rested and ready to take on another day. But many aren’t so fortunate.