With Valentine's Day approaching, couples often focus on showing extra affection. But what are modern bedtime routines like for Dutch partners? Do they hit the hay together, or go their separate ways? Swiss Sense, a leading sleep products specialist, surveyed 1,000 Dutch adults to uncover these habits.
Results show that 61% of couples go to bed at the same time. Among those who don't, 71% cite differing natural rhythms. Other common reasons include one partner needing less sleep (18%) or preferring to read before lights out (15%).
While 31% admit to scrolling on their smartphone before bed—a habit that annoys 36% of their partners—21% of Dutch adults still chat with their significant other to wrap up the day. Additionally, 13% report intimacy as part of their pre-sleep routine. Notably, evening conversations decline with age: 41% of 18- to 34-year-olds talk before sleep, compared to just 12% of those aged 50-75. Meanwhile, 29% of the older group head straight to sleep.
Thankfully, few Dutch couples retire amid tension: 17% discuss issues in bed, and 38% settle disagreements before entering the bedroom. Older adults (over 50) prioritize peace, with 59% resolving conflicts beforehand versus 46% of 35- to 49-year-olds. A quarter (25%) prefer to 'sleep on it' first—rising to 29% among 50- to 75-year-olds, compared to 14% of younger respondents.
