Mattress Wars: How to Choose a Bed Both You and Your Partner Will Love
When it comes to relationships, few things test your patience quite like mattress shopping.
Choosing a restaurant for date night? Easy. Agreeing on a new mattress? Suddenly, it feels like negotiating a peace treaty. One person wants firm support, the other craves a plush, cloud-like feel. Add in different sleep styles, temperatures, and body types, and it's no wonder so many couples call mattress shopping their first "real" argument.
But here’s the good news: with the right approach—and the right mattress—you don’t have to choose between comfort and compromise. You can both sleep better. Here's how.
Why Mattress Shopping as a Couple Is So Tricky
It’s not just a matter of taste. Physiological differences mean two people often need different things from a mattress.