Josh Yergler pointed me to this article from the NY Times.
Apparently one in four married couples sleep in separate beds.
There are potentially multiple factors at play here, yet, with Scriptures' referencing of keeping the marriage bed pure (Hebrews 13:4), it's assuming of cohabiting (Romans 7:1-6), it's enjoinder to free and frequent sex (1 Corinthians 7), and it's celebration of really good and enjoyable sex (Song of Songs) - this is a sad situation.
Yet, it's a situation that can only be addressed with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Two idolatrous, pleasure-seekers living together will inevitably grow apart, unless their pleasure is firmly in what Christ has promised them.
I know a Christian couple very well with a good sex life that sleep in separate beds. It's cuz one snores real bad and the other simply can't handle it.
ReplyDeleteRight - hence my statement that there are potentially multiple factors at play.
ReplyDeleteBut I doubt that that's the case all, or even the majority of the time, especially given what the article says.