Snacking In Bed Is Britain's Worst Bedroom Habit - What's Yours?
This Is Officially The Worst Bedroom Habit...
The Huffington Post UK
There's nothing worse than slipping into bed and feeling crumbs rolling around beneath the sheets. Now, national research has revealed that eating in bed is, in fact, Britain's most hated bedroom habit.
A new study found that a whopping 58% of the nation admitted eating between the sheets was the worst thing a partner could do in the bedroom and a further 38% said it would be enough for them to consider writing off the chance of a lasting romance with a new lover.
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And yet almost a third of Brits (31%) admit they regularly snack in bed while watching their favourite TV show or movie.
The second most hated bedroom habit is leaving dirty crockery on the bedside table – 32% admitted that half drunk mugs of tea and coffee in the bedroom was a major headache at home. Amen to that.
Smoking in the bedroom and leaving stinky cigarette butts in an ashtray in the room took third place, which upsets 27% of Brits on a regular basis.
Smoking in the bedroom is, however, only marginally worse than our significant others spending all their bedroom hours on their tablet or smartphone updating Facebook and Twitter – 23% of the nation have a real problem with social networks between the sheets.
Other highly hated bedroom niggles were doing work in bed, snoring, stealing the covers, leaving clothes on floor, forgetting basic hygiene, talking in our sleep, pizza boxes in bedroom, phone calls in bed and drinking alcohol in bed.
But Britain’s bedroom habits are changing, according to the 2,000 adults surveyed by Betta Living.
Now, we are as likely to watch TV in our bedroom as we are in our lounge – with 42% of Brits admitting we watch our favourite TV shows from a horizontal position at least four times a week.
In fact, one in five British households (21%) now have a bigger (or same size) TV in the bedroom than they do in their lounge.
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Good Habits: 10 Things You Can Do Each Morning To Feel Awesome
1. Aim for a good night’s sleep(01 of10)
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It may sound odd, but creating the atmosphere for a good night’s sleep can lead to a better morning. That means ensuring your bedroom is optimized for rest; make sure you have supportive pillows and a good mattress, while at the same time minimizing excess light and sound disturbances. Create your perfect sleeping environment and maintain it. (credit:Getty Images)
2. Prepare your morning the night before(02 of10)
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Lay out your outfit for the next day, prepare your lunch, pack your things, and have them all ready to go. This saves you time and lets you start your day in a relaxed manner, instead of rushing about and stressing yourself out before you even leave the house. (credit:Getty Images)
3. Schedule some You time(03 of10)
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Ok, night owls, this one might not appeal but try getting up a little earlier in the mornings. Even if it’s just an extra 15 minutes, that time lets you slow down and savour your morning routine (and perhaps enjoy that extra cup of coffee). (credit:Getty Images)
4. Exercise(04 of10)
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Why exercise in the morning? Not only does it trigger release endorphins, it kickstarts your metabolism, it energizes you, clears your mind, and makes you feel (and look) better. You don’t have to go for a 10k run, but try to build in time to do some form of exercise for at least 20 minutes. (credit:Getty Images)
5. Meditate(05 of10)
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No, we don’t mean an excuse to hit the snooze button, we mean actually sitting down and focusing on yourself for a few minutes. By taking this time to really focus on yourself, your body, and your mind, it can help you calm your mind, which can help your day be awesome. (credit:Getty Images)
6. Music(06 of10)
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If you’re not into the whole mediation thing, then why not try blasting your favourite tunes? Whether it’s your favourite pop song, a raging rock song, or a hip-hop hit, playing your favourite song can get you into the right state of mind. If you do decide to play “Eye of the Tiger,” try to be near some steps. (Hoodie optional.) (credit:Getty Images)
7. Try a different route(07 of10)
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Most of us can probably commute to work with our eyes closed. Shake up your day by trying a different route. The new route will get your mind moving as you see new places and deal with new streets. Ideally, try a less-travelled route; there’s no need to suffer from road rage because of more traffic. (credit:Getty Images)
8. Make a morning coffee date(08 of10)
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Make plans with a colleague for a morning coffee date — whether it’s a short walk to the nearest coffee shop, or to the office kitchen. The regular ritual adds just a little social interaction to your day before you spend the rest of the day answering emails. (credit:Getty Images)
9. Create a to-do list(09 of10)
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Creating a to-do list the night before gives you control over your day. You can prioritize your tasks in order of importance: what has to be done first, what can be done after and what can be moved to another day. This act of creating and organizing your to-do list lets you start your day knowing that you’ve already organized it. (credit:Getty Images)
10. Stay informed(10 of10)
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Staying up to date with the news not only keeps you informed, but it also gives you the social lubrication you need when interacting with others. Besides, you never know when the next big idea might come from. As they say, knowledge is power. (credit:Getty Images)
In London and the South East, eating in bed is by far the biggest bedroom bugbear with 68% listing it as the worst offence in the boudoir versus the national average of 58%.
And yet, at the opposite end of the country in the North East, they have the biggest concentration of bedroom snackers in the UK – with 49% of those living in the North East saying they regularly snack between the sheets (against the national average of 31%). The region’s biggest bug bear in the bedroom was in fact leaving dirty crockery by the bed.
“This was the same over in the Midlands as well, who also claimed the biggest bedroom offence is dirty crockery abandoned by the bed, with 48% saying they can’t abide it.
"If you’re over in Yorkshire we’d advise that you don’t try and smoke a cigarette in the bedroom – because it is the biggest bedroom hate among 42% of Yorkshiremen and women. And across the Pennines in Manchester, for the majority (51%), their biggest bedroom no-no is people who eat in bed.”
Outside of sleeping and enjoying intimate moments with our lovers Brits now regularly browse our social networks (38%), play video games in bed (24%), catch up on reading the newspaper (19%) and buy shopping online (18%).