Goodnight kiss is a 'thing of the past'

Sunday Telegraph (UK) ^ | 10:38AM BST 14 Oct 2012

[Mr. Impatient]

I would think it would be kind of annoying if someone is touching me or trying to cuddle with me while I'm trying to freaking GO TO SLEEP.

But I'm 19 and don't have a spouse, so what do I know about it.

[Vermont Lt]

You know nothing. Kissing my wife goodnight is the best thing of the day. Some day you will learn, grasshopper.

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

I’ve been happily married for 27 years and we’ve never done any of those things. Just who decides how people are supposed to sleep and what to say or do before falling asleep?

[Marie]

My favorite position is lying our our sides, back to back with my freezing feet placed firmly against his legs.

For some reason he doesn’t think that one’s very romantic. ;-)

[wastedyears]

I’ve been sleeping alone all my 27 years, and I’m allergic to cats and dogs so I have nothing to compare to.

[doorgunner69]

Kind of depends on the climate, dontcha think? When it finally drops below 80F in our bedroom, we do cuddle a bit. I am too much of a "heater" otherwise.

Our cat does not help with his body heat. Tropics and no A/C have some drawbacks..........

[skr]

After my father passed away, my mother mentioned that they would hold hands before going to sleep. They were married for over sixty years.

[carlo3b]

Finally, a place to find a new life partner, and wife, that one doesn’t have to adhere to all of those trivial habits.. Wonderful.. Those socialist/commies, really know how to teach’m..

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Cuddling is one of the big pluses of married life. Whether I snuggle up to him or he wraps around me all the parts of me that got knotted and tangled up during the day smooth out and relax.

Which is why I am confused by those "husband on the couch" routines. Why the heck would I want to give that up?

[BenLurkin]

You aren’t married to a wiry haired goony bird who snores like a chain saw.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

He snores and he is hairy. Still like to cuddle. :)

[carlo3b]

Oh my young man, you have so much to look forward to.. The tender kiss of a loving woman, the touch of your baby’s fingers on your face, and the hug from your elderly parent..

Cuddling with someone you love and that loves you before sleep, can remove any doubt that there is a God looking over you.. Trust me, I’m old enough to know whats good for you..

[GloriaJane]

My sweet & sour candy likes the room way too cool for me so we sleep in different rooms. But I’ve never gone to bed one night in our 22 year marriage that he didn’t wish me good night with a loving hug and kiss and then we wish each other sweet dreams.

[AllAmericanGirl44]

That is the sweetest thing I’ve read in years, thank you for sharing.

[Slyfox]

my freezing feet placed firmly against his legs

Rule number one - socks are mandatory.

[Melas]

This is perhaps the most inane article I’ve read this year.

[skr]

You’re welcome. I’ve never seen them hold hands walking around, so it was a surprise to me and a sweet one at that.

[Northern Yankee]

My wife and I always make a point to give each other a kiss goodnight before going to sleep.
It’s worked for 28 years of marriage!

[R. Scott]

Which is why I am confused by those "husband on the couch" routines.

Shortly after we married my late wife started an argument and ordered me to the couch. I think she did it just to see if I’d be obedient.
I went to bed, handed her a pillow and told her that if she didn’t want to sleep with me she could use the couch. She stomped off to the living room looking confused – I wasn’t playing by the rules. Fifteen minutes later she was back, apologized and kissed me goodnight before snuggling up to me.