Bed rotting trend: How lounging in bed strains relationships
"Bed rotting," which literally means "rotting in bed," is a trend that has gained immense popularity on social media. A psychologist observes that such behavior can negatively impact our close relationships.
Although on one hand, it seems harmless, it can be the basis for serious problems. In 2023, "bed rotting" was incredibly popular on social media, especially on TikTok.
"Bed rotting" refers to situations where we spend an entire day or even a weekend lying in bed, being lazy. During this time, we rest, watch favorite movies or series, nap, and eat meals. Experts note that such behavior can unfortunately have negative effects.
a threat to relationships
Initially, it may seem that lounging together brings partners closer, but long-term practice of this lifestyle leads to stagnation in the relationship. Psychologist Dr. Lalitaa Suglani warns that a lack of diversity and new experiences can weaken the emotional bond between partners.
-What starts as a pleasant break can quickly turn into a habit that deprives the couple of excitement - states the expert, whose words are cited by the portal ladbible.com.
When a couple too often chooses passive time under the covers, the level of intimacy and engagement starts to decline. Intimacy is based on shared experiences and novelties that enrich relationships. When every day is just lying together in bed, the couple doesn't draw from the energy that diverse activities provide.
"it won't relieve symptoms and may even worsen them"
As we can read on zwierciadlo.pl, "bed rotting" should not be confused with a state that may signal the onset of depression. A state of discouragement and powerlessness is not a one-day lounging.
"The important difference is that in the first case, you stay in bed because you want to, you decided so, because you simply feel like it. The second situation can be a consequence of mental health struggles and not a choice. And if something is not a choice, it cannot be an act of self-care" - reports zwierciadlo.pl.
As we learn from the further part of the article, people diagnosed with clinical depression, as well as those experiencing anxiety, may see "bed rotting" as an ideal solution that doesn't require too much energy.
"In such a situation, however, bed rotting won't relieve symptoms and may even worsen them" - we read on the portal.
