Bed Guru has surveyed 1,000 people in the UK to see what it is that grinds their gears in the bedroom, and what bad habits they’re guilty of themselves. According to the survey, eating in bed is the number 1 pet hate between couples. Despite nearly 41% of people admitting they find it annoying when their partner eats in bed, a further 42% of people confess to scoffing snacks between the sheets.
| BEDROOM PET PEEVE | % OF RESPONDENTS |
| Eating food in bed | 40.61% |
| Leaving clothes on the floor | 38.08% |
| Snoring | 35.76% |
| Not making the bed | 35.15% |
| Duvet hogging | 26.26% |
| Leaving the bedroom light on at night | 25.45% |
| Not closing wardrobes or drawers properly | 24.34% |
| Passing wind in the bed | 18.38% |
| Not washing bedding regularly | 16.46% |
| Setting too many wake up alarms | 13.43% |
| Playing on the phone at bedtime | 13.13% |
| Twitching whilst asleep | 12.02% |
| BAD BEDROOM HABITS CONFESSIONS | % OF RESPONDENTS |
| Eating food in bed | 41.97% |
| Not making the bed | 41.87% |
| Leaving clothes on the floor | 41.16% |
| Playing on the phone at bedtime | 32.73% |
| Duvet hogging | 24.30% |
| Snoring | 23.29% |
| Not closing wardrobes or drawers properly | 20.88% |
| Setting too many wake up alarms | 18.78% |
| Passing wind in bed | 16.97% |
| Twitching while asleep | 13.96% |
| Not washing bedding regularly | 13.86% |
| Leaving bedroom light on at night | 8.84% |
How dirty bedroom habits contribute to divorce
The survey also revealed that 83.3% of divorced respondents complained about their partner’s (or ex-partner’s) messy bedroom habits. This includes not making the bed, leaving clothes on the floor and not closing wardrobes or drawers properly.
When aspirations for domestic bliss are not reciprocated by your partner it can become difficult to bare living with them, and can become especially difficult to share a bed with them! While these day to day domestic issues seem trivial at first, resentment can begin to build as for many people cleanliness is an important part of feeling relaxed and calm. Previous research has found that household chores was the most common cause of arguments among married couple with children. While these domestic issues are not the most common cause of divorce – infidelity and drifting were – it has been proven that domestic issues play a huge part in people’s decision to divorce.
Not living in domestic bliss doesn’t only cause arguments among couples, but can also massively impact individuals quality of sleep. Our environment plays a big part in how long it takes us to fall asleep as well as how soundly we sleep. A messy bedroom can therefore result in both trouble getting to sleep and a disturbed night sleep. Clearing away or clearing out clutter in the bedroom can help clear people thoughts, reduce anxiety and help you start your mornings more peacefully.
Carl Walsh, resident sleep expert and owner of Bed Guru explains that:
‘’The bedroom should be a harmonious and calming place, and if there are clothes on the floor or crumbs in the bed, you will feel distracted, which can cause your mind to feel overwhelmed, and it could impact your sleep. This could lead to a strained relationship with your partner, as sleep deprivation can be a number one cause of mood swings, and mood swings can often make your irritated with the people closest to you’’
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