US EditionGo to Bed Angry at Your Partner. It’s Fine, Psychologists Say
Psychologists Sabrina Romanoff and Samantha Whiten recommend pausing conflicts and revisiting them after rest to avoid emotional exhaustion and relationship harm.
- Many relationship experts argue that the advice to never go to bed angry can be counterproductive and harmful for couples.
- Sabrina Romanoff, a clinical psychologist, suggests pausing discussions until both partners are ready, emphasizing trust and empathy.
- Whiten highlighted that many couples feel pressure to resolve conflicts before sleeping, but self-soothing and individual regulation are key for both partners.
- Establishing regular check-ins can help couples navigate disagreements and prioritize their relationship, as suggested by Romanoff.
68 Articles
68 Articles
Go to Bed Angry at Your Partner. It's Fine, Psychologists Say.
Health science has, for years, bounced back and forth on eggs. We’ll go through periods where the common wisdom is that eggs are great for you…and then head winds change, and you should avoid them if you want to live longer. That, it seems, is what’s happening with the idea of partners in a relationship going to bed angry, as common wisdom dictates that you shouldn’t go to bed with all that unresolved heaviness weighing on your subconscious. Acc…
Why going to bed angry might benefit your relationship
IT’S late at night, and you have been stewing all day about something your partner did to annoy you. The time to resolve it is now because, as everyone knows, you should never go to bed angry, right?Though it’s conventional wisdom, many relationship experts say sticking to such a rule is counterproductive. It may even harm the relationship.“It’s completely wrong,” said Samantha Whiten, a clinical psychologist in Maryland. “All it does is make su…
Couples should never go to bed angry, right? It might be time to rethink that - The Morning Sun
It’s late at night, and you have been stewing all day about something your partner did to annoy you. The time to resolve it is now because, as everyone knows, you should never go to bed angry, right? Though it’s conventional wisdom, many relationship experts say sticking to such a rule is counterproductive. It may even harm the relationship. “It’s completely wrong,” said Samantha Whiten, a clinical psychologist in Maryland. “All it does is make …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 66% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
