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TV at bedtime

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SashaTheDog · 14/08/2021 02:48

So, one person can’t sleep without the TV on at bedtime and the other can’t sleep with it on. Should the TV be on or off at bedtime?

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FiveGs · 14/08/2021 04:16

TV off. What if something comes on that piques interest and you get pulled into watching it? Negates bedtime as rest time IMO.

GemmaRuby · 14/08/2021 04:40

Separate bedrooms are the way forward. I could never sleep with the TV on.

KihoBebiluPute · 14/08/2021 04:55

These two people can't share a bedroom. Doesn't mean that they can't be in a relationship but they each need their own sleeping space to retreat to and set up according to their individual needs.

redtshirt50 · 14/08/2021 05:00

TV off and the person who needs the TV should listen to a podcast.

Or try to emulate what they like about the TV in a different, silent, way.

Parentingdilemmas · 14/08/2021 05:31

I’d say off, it’s so hard to sleep with the glare of a tele on. Does the person who needs it on need the sound on too or happy with mute?

Parentingdilemmas · 14/08/2021 05:32

@KihoBebiluPute - also, this

Starlightstarbright1 · 14/08/2021 05:41

Tv off.. i say this as someone who goes to sleep with Tv on

When i go on holiday etc .it takes a while to get used to it but do .

Zzzzfthg · 14/08/2021 06:22

Exactly the same situation here! Currently have different bedrooms but won't work in the long run with new baby...

Ticketchancer · 14/08/2021 06:25

Off

SashaTheDog · 19/08/2021 14:08

Thanks all, that was my opinion too but just needed to clarify that I’m not the selfish one, which is what I’ve been told.

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