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Nov 2023
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Sleep: Separating Fact from Fiction for ...

Rhoda Sommer on Relationships
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Sleep is a universal experience that affects everyone. Sleep is particularly relevant to relationships, as poor sleep habits can impact both partners and cause relationship stress. Sleep disorders can also affect sexual intimacy, emotional regulation, and communication within relationships.

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