Full disclosure: 32, never married, in a committed relationship.
I actually lit up when I saw this thread. I have for YEARS believed that separate beds/bedrooms are one of the single best relationship moves a couple can make, the other being keeping separate bank accounts.
I've always been a "starfish" sleeper. On my stomach, arms hooked under my pillow with my elbows wide, lying diagonally from corner to corner. I also tend to reposition many many times in my sleep. I currently have a queen, but even when sharing a king with someone I get an overwhelming fear of disturbing the other party due to my odd sleeping habits. That, in turn, makes it borderline impossible for me to get solid sleep as my brain is constantly thinking about the bother I'm causing the person sharing my space.
While separate rooms may be a bit excessive to some, it carries it's own validity. Let's face it: what real reason is there to be unconscious next to your partner? Yes, cuddling has it's place. Of course being intimate does as well. When it comes down to it, though, prove to me that there's any benefit to actually sleeping next to another person. I just don't see it. Good sleep is one of the most important health aspects of human life, why deprive one's self of healthy habits due to "social norms".
Last I checked, the point of being in a relationship was to cherish and enjoy each WAKING moment with a partner. If you aren't awake, what difference does it make? Personally, I'm a heavy sleeper. I could be sawing logs next to Jennifer Aniston and wouldn't know her from my dog after lights out.
