Why couples clash over the thermostat
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Thermostat disagreements often lead to friction in relationships. In September, an American survey revealed that 44% of couples confessed to adjusting the temperature control secretly after their partner had gone to sleep. Nearly two-thirds of couples disagreed on the ideal bedroom temperature, and 6% had arguments about it each night. Thermal physiologist Clare Eglin from the University of Portsmouth explains that women usually experience cold more intensely than men. She notes that women typically have lower skin temperatures and less muscle mass, with oestrogen possibly increasing their sensitivity to the cold. A 2019 research paper also showed that women performed better on specific cognitive tasks in warmer environments, while men tended to perform better in cooler settings. Eglin states that around 17°C is the best temperature for sleeping. British Gas recommends bedroom temperatures ideally range from 16 to 18°C, with daytime rooms between 20 and 22°C. Eglin explains that the body’s internal temperature decreases in the evening, so a cooler room helps people drift off. Relationship therapist Lina Milner notes that when couples disagree about heating, she would aim to find out if it's a standalone problem or linked to broader tensions. She emphasizes the importance of partners feeling listened to and valued, suggesting they should talk about each other’s needs and explore possible compromises. According to Milner, factors like age, health issues, medications, hormonal shifts, and financial situations can all influence how comfortable someone feels at a specific temperature. Physical comfort can influence closeness: Milner says it's difficult to feel sexy when freezing cold or uncomfortably hot. Being cold might make someone concentrate on getting warm instead of engaging in sexual intimacy, while feeling hot, sweaty, or sticky can make someone uncomfortable or less attractive. https://dijitalsurmanset.com/en/the-thermostat-wars-tearing-couples-apart-its-hard-to-feel-sexy-when-youre-freezing-cold-33379
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