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My partner sleeps at least 10 hours a night. Should I accept this situation won’t change?
There are so many causes here that aren’t up to him, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Rather than trying to change him, change the goal
TL;DR
- A woman is unhappy with her partner's 10-12 hour sleep schedule, which impacts their ability to share morning activities.
- She is reluctant to live together or plan blended family holidays due to the sleep differences.
- Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith advises against moral judgment regarding sleep habits.
- She highlights that sleep issues can have various causes, including biological differences, medication, or depression.
- The goal should be to find a cooperative space and adjust responses, not necessarily to change the partner's sleep preferences.