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Question for couples. Double or King size?

583 replies

likeamillpond · 24/02/2021 17:34

I moved in with my partner 6 months ago and everything is great except he has a double bed and I'm a restless sleeper and he gives off a ton of heat.
I've said we should get a king size as that's what most people have.
He seems to think it's not the bed and that I'm the one with a problem and that most people have double beds and get on alright with them.
I'd have a super king if it was me but the room wouldn't take it.
So AIBU for not wanting to spend every night squashed up in a double bed?
If you're a couple what do you have?

OP posts:
BluebellCockleshell123 · 24/02/2021 19:50

King size. Would go for a super king if our bedroom was bigger!

Lolwhat · 24/02/2021 19:50

King, we had a double it was like sardines

Itsjustaride8w737 · 24/02/2021 19:51

Superking!

We have a king size but are greedy and want bigger!

Onedropbeat · 24/02/2021 19:52

We have a double and co sleep with baby too

Luckily DH is very svelte

I’d love a king size

He feels insulted if I suggest it as he’s a cuddler

Holothane · 24/02/2021 19:53

King sized and if we had room a super king.

marmitecake · 24/02/2021 19:54

Superking zip and link with divan base. Basically two single mattresses with a lovely soft memory foam on a superking base. There's even room in the middle for another person! Grin Had it 5 months, it's fantastic.

Libertynan · 24/02/2021 19:54

Super king please.

I like to spread out.

Plus changing the duvet covers is a great upper body workout Grin

Davros · 24/02/2021 19:54

Super king and separate duvets

CatCup · 24/02/2021 19:54

King. Would prefer a super king. Or even better, my own room!

macshoto · 24/02/2021 19:55

European Queen. (Between UK King and Superking in size).

With Superking Duvet.

littlepattilou · 24/02/2021 19:55

Can't be arsed to read the full thread, so sorry if this has been said.

NEITHER.

Separate bedrooms only. If possible!

Reedwarbler · 24/02/2021 19:56

Super king which I have to myself. H sleeps in a double in another room. Perfect sleep every night for both of us.
A 4 foot 6 double gives you 2 foot 3 each. Who on earth would want to sleep in a 2 foot 3 bed?

Hobnobswantshernameback · 24/02/2021 19:57

Super king
Best thing we ever bought

Trinacham · 24/02/2021 19:57

YANBU.
We have a king size and thinking of getting a super king next time!

DazedandConcerned · 24/02/2021 19:59

Super king and we still jostle for space some nights. Doesn’t help I’m married to a man who didn’t grow to a proper size and stop Hmm

Courtney555 · 24/02/2021 19:59

Super king. DS got his double at 9.

I can't understand how two adults can sleep in one if they are over 5ft!

GreenSlide · 24/02/2021 20:01

King size. And a double in the spare room for him Grin

Kitfish · 24/02/2021 20:02

Emperor - 7ft wide and wouldn't have it any other way. Bliss!

(Although we do have to share it with 2 dogs).

MaryBoBary · 24/02/2021 20:02

We have a double and it's a squeeze, especially when the 5yo gets in too! Definitely go for a king.

Boringnamechanging · 24/02/2021 20:03

We have a super king. I won't book a hotel/holiday cottage with less than a king.

Ken1976 · 24/02/2021 20:03

Before my husband died we had a king size bed , which I kept for a few years . When I bought a new bed I got a double as it fitted the room better and a single would be too squashed for me

year5teacher · 24/02/2021 20:03

We have a double but we like to snuggle up at night. I’d like a king though!

userxx · 24/02/2021 20:03

@Kitfish

Emperor - 7ft wide and wouldn't have it any other way. Bliss!

(Although we do have to share it with 2 dogs).

Wow. Bet the bedding isn't cheap!

MaryBoBary · 24/02/2021 20:03

We actually slept in a single bed for the first year, I have no idea how!!!

Anna12345678910 · 24/02/2021 20:06

SuperKing ..... I have one - never looked back.

If you have the space go for a superking not just a king. I love it and can really spread out. My DP is very tall and larger so love the room it gives..

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