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Best way to decide which side of the bed each person gets?

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riv1 wrote:Best way to decide which side of the bed each person gets?

That situation is really actually very complicated. Does your partner have sleeping problems, or a medical condition? If so they get priority definitely.

Otherwise it's a discussion. To get the side you want, you may have to give something else up. Maybe a back rub, blanket or pillow preference. Just like a lot of other things in marriage it's compromise, compromise, compromise.

The Ignored One wrote:

riv1 wrote:Best way to decide which side of the bed each person gets?

That situation is really actually very complicated. Does your partner have sleeping problems, or a medical condition? If so they get priority definitely.

Otherwise it's a discussion. To get the side you want, you may have to give something else up. Maybe a back rub, blanket or pillow preference. Just like a lot of other things in marriage it's compromise, compromise, compromise.

I look at it this way: You choose, honey. If you pick this side, you'll be the farthest from the bathroom, but if you pick the other side, you're closest to the door and any potential attackers.

Silent K wrote:

The Ignored One wrote:

riv1 wrote:Best way to decide which side of the bed each person gets?

That situation is really actually very complicated. Does your partner have sleeping problems, or a medical condition? If so they get priority definitely.

Otherwise it's a discussion. To get the side you want, you may have to give something else up. Maybe a back rub, blanket or pillow preference. Just like a lot of other things in marriage it's compromise, compromise, compromise.

I look at it this way: You choose, honey. If you pick this side, you'll be the farthest from the bathroom, but if you pick the other side, you're closest to the door and any potential attackers.

Believe it or not, the safety issue has always been trumped by comfort in my long term relationships. Depends on placement of the bed also.

The Ignored One wrote:


Believe it or not, the safety issue has always been trumped by comfort in my long term relationships. Depends on placement of the bed also.

I KNOW it's a big determining factor. I'd MUCH rather take the closest to the door side, to be my lady's protector, but I don't want to seem like I'm lying through my teeth so I have an easier path for a middle of the night piss.

Silent K wrote:
I look at it this way: You choose, honey. If you pick this side, you'll be the farthest from the bathroom, but if you pick the other side, you're closest to the door and any potential attackers.

Seems to be the consensus here: http://www.yelp.com/topic/los-angeles-guys-question-regarding-which-side-of-the-bed-you-sleep-on

I think it changes once you have kids though....before kids he slept closest to the door to 'protect me' (by snoring an attacker away, perhaps?); after kids, I'm by the door so I can get to the kids faster.

Here's one for you though: who gets thermostat control at night? He likes it hot, I want it cold enough to see penguins in the corner. My reasoning is that if he's cold, he can put a shirt or pants on to get warmer....but there's only so much I can take off to get cooler. Thoughts?

that is how I won the battle with my fiance.... I told her I need the cold to sleep and if shes too cold she can have an extra blanket or cuddle up close..... so i win...

I always say make it cooler because you can always throw on another blanket.

What's the key to a happy long relationship!?

Usually the person that wants the Thermostat colder wins. It's all about layers. You can put an infinite amount of stuff on, but there is only so much you can take off.

JessJupiter wrote:What's the key to a happy long relationship!?

Good oral sex.

JessJupiter wrote:What's the key to a happy long relationship!?

Compromise. You have to be willing to bend on certain things.

Honesty. If you cant be honest with the person, you're already set up for failure.

Interests really don't have to be very similar, but there has to be some kind of chemistry. My wife hates comics, horror movies, and cartoons. This is all the crap I like, and we've been together for 9 years in March.

Joshua wrote:
Good oral sex.

Well shit. We're gonna love each other forever then! :P

The Ignored One wrote:

JessJupiter wrote:What's the key to a happy long relationship!?

Compromise. You have to be willing to bend on certain things.

Honesty. If you cant be honest with the person, you're already set up for failure.

Interests really don't have to be very similar, but there has to be some kind of chemistry. My wife hates comics, horror movies, and cartoons. This is all the crap I like, and we've been together for 9 years in March.

CherriesJubilee wrote:
Here's one for you though: who gets thermostat control at night? He likes it hot, I want it cold enough to see penguins in the corner. My reasoning is that if he's cold, he can put a shirt or pants on to get warmer....but there's only so much I can take off to get cooler. Thoughts?

As a fat, sweaty dude living in Florida, I totally subscribe to this logic. Keep it cold...and if it gets too cold, throw on more blankets. Hate waking up in a cold sweat.

The Ignored One wrote:Usually the person that wants the Thermostat colder wins. It's all about layers. You can put an infinite amount of stuff on, but there is only so much you can take off.

This. A thousand times this. I run into this argument with the Mrs. every winter. She goes to bed, I crank the thermostat down. I'd much rather be under blankets the whole time than pay out the ass for heat. Then again, I can never get out of bed early in the winter, mainly because it's at least 10 degrees colder in the bedroom than the rest of the place.

The Ignored One wrote:

riv1 wrote:Best way to decide which side of the bed each person gets?

That situation is really actually very complicated. Does your partner have sleeping problems, or a medical condition? If so they get priority definitely.

Otherwise it's a discussion. To get the side you want, you may have to give something else up. Maybe a back rub, blanket or pillow preference. Just like a lot of other things in marriage it's compromise, compromise, compromise.

There's compromise in marriage?!?

Joshua wrote:I always say make it cooler because you can always throw on another blanket.

And spooning under the blankets will usually lead to sex.

Tom wrote:

Joshua wrote:I always say make it cooler because you can always throw on another blanket.

And spooning under the blankets will usually lead to sex.

Or at least the opportunity to see a hilariously disgusted look on her face when you blast one in bed and she has to decide between facing arctic chills for a gasp of fresh air or staying warm and toasty but having to suffer through your toxic ass fumes.

Joshua wrote:

Tom wrote:

Joshua wrote:I always say make it cooler because you can always throw on another blanket.

And spooning under the blankets will usually lead to sex.

Or at least the opportunity to see a hilariously disgusted look on her face when you blast one in bed and she has to decide between facing arctic chills for a gasp of fresh air or staying warm and toasty but having to suffer through your toxic ass fumes.

I did get my wife with one of those. Every time one of us shifted, a little more of the fumes escaped and gagged both of us. It was so horrible, you could smell that foul stench the following morning. I've never been so proud of myself.

If I even threaten a dutch oven I get kicked under the covers.

The Ignored One wrote:

JessJupiter wrote:What's the key to a happy long relationship!?

Compromise. You have to be willing to bend on certain things.

Honesty. If you cant be honest with the person, you're already set up for failure.

Interests really don't have to be very similar, but there has to be some kind of chemistry. My wife hates comics, horror movies, and cartoons. This is all the crap I like, and we've been together for 9 years in March.

Amen to all three. My wife's not the biggest fan of comics and such, but she doesn't mock my hobbies. She loved the Iron Man movie, though. Our interests overlap more often than not, so there's little conflict in that respect.