March 31, 2025 at 6:22 pm

She Wants To Sleep On The Couch So She Won’t Disturb Her Husband While She Is Sick, But He Doesn’t Want Her To

by Ashley Ashbee

Woman blows her nose on a couch

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No one likes to be sick. It’s not fun and affects everyone in your home.

See why this woman is unsure if she’s doing the right thing to deal with it.

AITA? I think I should sleep on the couch

I have a cold and sinus infection. I don’t sleep well under normal circumstances, but when I finally do fall asleep, I’m like the dead.

The problem is that when I’m sick I sleep cough a lot and it wakes my husband, so he sleeps terribly.

Her leaky nose isn’t the only issue.

He’s also a light sleeper in general. We have an amazing custom couch in our living room. We call it a napping couch and it’s comfy and I’ve got electric blankets on it because winter and it’s great for sleep.

I sleep on it while sick often so I can be more propped up.

The argument currently is that he thinks I’ll be more comfortable in bed and his being woken up isn’t important.

My argument is that that’s a garbage argument and his sleep absolutely matters as he has a long commute to work and needs his rest.

This is why her feelings on this are strong.

I work from home (I own my own business) and he works nights so we both sleep during the day while my son (16) is at school.

He goes to work all I have is house stuff and chauffeuring my son to dance until he gets his license.

I have the ability to nap if I want. He doesn’t.

AITA for insisting I sleep in the couch so I don’t wake him up?

Here is what people are saying.

I like a firm couch. I would hate this one.

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I don’t get why the couch is more comfortable, though.

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I find it so cute, too!

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Excellent point. Ew.

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That’s good. Are you a lawyer?

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So wholesome.

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Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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