‘I’m really enjoying not sharing a bed with my husband’: Sara Cox reveals thoughts on sleeping in separate beds

Sara Cox has said that she's "really enjoying" not sharing a bed with her husband at the moment, also offering her thoughts on another unusual living arrangement - staying in an entirely different house to your partner.

The conversation began after a listener of her The Teen Commandments podcast got in touch with a question to be read out on the show.

The listener says, "What are your thoughts on married couples living in separate houses? My dad and his wife don't currently live together but are planning on moving in soon"

They continue, "My dad however, likes their current setup of living apart. So I'm asking for an outsider's opinion."

Sara doesn't waste any time in sharing, "As a woman whose really enjoying not sharing a bed with my husband at the moment because I'm getting up early for breakfast and I need my sleep, I think it's quite healthy to have a bit of time [apart]."

Saying that she's "obsessed" with getting a good rest each night, sleeping separately from husband Ben is clearly working out for the presenter at the moment.

However, going as far as living in completely different houses, Sara isn't quite so sure. "Separate houses might be pushing it," she says after pondering for a moment.

Her podcast co-host, Clare Hamilton, has entirely different thoughts on the matter. "Definitely separate houses - I don't ever want to live with a husband if we get married," she says matter-of-factly.

After asserting she'd definitely not want to live with a partner, Sara asks her friend how far away she'd want a person she was in a relationship with to live. "The next road? The next county?" she asks with a chuckle.

"In another country is absolutely fine, I'm not bothered," is Clare's candid and hilarious answer, as she adds, "It would make a very happy marriage for me."

The subject of bed sharing (or not) and living arrangements that don't involve the couples being under the same roof can often evoke quite strong opinions for both options.

However, everyone commenting when the clip of the conversation was shared to Instagram, overwhelmingly agreed with Clare that living in different houses was absolutely the key to a happy relationship.

One person wrote, "I completely agree with Clare. Having lived with men and now been single for some time. I need my peace. Should I meet a man in the future he better work away or be happy for us to have our own places."

Another added their lived experience, sharing, "That’s how my partner and I live, a five minute walk away from each other. It’s the best relationship I’ve ever had!"

Another added to the conversation by saying, "I’ve been single for 5 years now and swear I’ll never live with anyone again. I’d let them come round and possibly stay a night, but it’s a bit like going to the beach - leave no trace please."