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Do people sleep better alone or with a partner?

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Do people sleep better alone or with a partner?

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There are people who sleep better alone, if a bed partner consistently disrupts their quality of sleep; but generally, sleeping with a partner boosts emotional attachment and intimacy. Watch sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, explain this concept.

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