Navigating a Partner's Extra Sleep: Love, Travel, and Time Management

After rekindling a relationship from their youth, a couple now in their mid-50s faces a challenge: he needs 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night, often staying in bed until 1 p.m. on days off. This clashes with her love of early mornings, especially during their frequent travels. They see each other only once a week, making time precious, yet she often waits for him to wake up. Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith suggests that rather than trying to change his sleep habits, the couple should adjust their expectations and find compromises, such as planning separate morning activities or rethinking the structure of their time together.