Couple shares why they’re passionate about sleep trends

A woman’s bedroom confession has sparked debate on social media despite it being a growing trend.

Tianna Joellee has revealed she and her partner sleep in separate bedrooms. The couple, aged 21 and 20 respectively, have been together since they were 17 and 16 years old.

On social media, she shared a video of their bedroom. Ms. Joellee’s room is filled with white furniture and LED lights. Meanwhile, her boyfriend’s expression grew darker. Both of them had only a table, bed and clothes in their room.

“You live with your boyfriend but have a separate bedroom,” she wrote in the video.

“They lived happily ever after.”

However, the video has sparked heated debate.

“People need to know this is normal! Haven’t shared a bed in two years! It’s a struggle when we go on vacation,” one person said.

Another said: “I could never understand that I needed my man to be with me.”

“I’ve been with my partner of nine years and we have separate bedrooms. He’s a light sleeper and I suffer from restless legs syndrome. Sleeping separately has saved our relationship,” one person shared.

Another commented: “I used to think this was weird but now I understand why and think it’s a good idea.”

“I liked it but then I didn’t like it because I was crazy and thought he would take pictures of girls and act like he lived alone,” one said.

Another commented: “I sleep better knowing he’s next to me.”

One person said: “It’s very healthy and I wish more people were aware of it.”

This isn’t the first time a couple has gone viral for their sleeping arrangements.

Melbourne woman Chantel Billy revealed that she and her partner also have separate bedrooms and said they would meet in their partner’s room to have a cup of tea and watch TV series. Then they parted ways.

Again, some call it healthy. Others think there’s something wrong with it.

Ms. Billy said it just helped them all get a good night’s sleep.

“Having my own bedroom for the first time since childhood has been a fuel for my creativity and I feel like I can fully embrace my own aesthetic without having to think about my partner. I think having your own space is very healthy,” she said at the time told news.com.au.

“I’m shocked that so many people are accusing my relationship of being unloving. These people have no idea what my relationship is like.”

Last year, Chloe Szepanowski announced that she and fiancé Mitch Orval were sleeping in separate rooms. The couple has two children. Artie and Sonny often slept in the couple’s bed. So, Mr. Orval ended up sitting on the couch.

“We juggle family and kids, and if we have time in the evening, we watch something or give each other massages, baths, and play,” she said in an Instagram Q&A.

“Then other nights we want to watch our own show or do our own thing.

“It’s been a wild ride, but we ended up doing it together. It almost became a mutual understanding that we accept what we get.”

Social media users reacted strongly.

“This relationship is doomed,” one even commented.

“If this was your relationship at 24, I would be worried. Get those kids out of your bed and put them in their own…before it’s too late,” another suggested.

However, many defended the move, telling the young couple to “do what’s right for you”.

Sleep divorce is on the rise. The main reason is lack of sleep. Tamara Green, a couples therapist in New York, told TODAY.com the move has improved couples’ love lives.

“They’re getting enough rest and they feel like they’re able to listen to each other and have their needs met,” she said.

However, she says it’s important to schedule time together before bed.

Not everyone agrees. Sleep expert Dr Carol Ash says it’s “healthier” for couples to sleep together. She says it improves sleep quality.