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Ah, to Sleep
Are bedtime issues interfering with your marriage?
By John Thurman | posted 9/12/2008
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Change the lighting in your bedroom (try a three-way bulb with a dimmer switch). And add a floor fan. The white noise will help—and you'll still be able to hear any children who need attention.
Exercise. Believe it or not, being overweight can affect the quality of sleep. Having trouble getting started? Try exercising together.
Avoid talking about stressful issues—such as finances and work—after 8:00 p.m. Instead, schedule a time to discuss these problematic issues at a better time earlier in the day.
Pay attention to the quantity and quality of your sleep. If you know you need a certain number of hours a night, make a commitment to be in bed—no excuses.
John Thurman is a professional counselor, speaker, and writer. He and his wife, Angie, have been married 35 years. www.JohnThurman.net
Copyright © 2008 by the author or Christianity Today International/Marriage Partnership magazine. Click here for reprint information on Marriage Partnership.
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