The Clique And The Dead-Tired

My boyfriend thrashes in his sleep, keeping me awake. We have a spare bedroom, so I suggested we do our sleeping separately. He worries that friends will see our separate beds and think we have sexual problems. I'm tired of going to work exhausted -- and not for a good reason.

--Bleary

What kind of friends do you have that they'd come over for parties and inspect your home for signs of sexual activity? And how would they know you're sleeping in separate rooms? Would your door have a Barbie and a feather boa nailed to it, and would his have a sign that says "Girls Have Cooties" with a Post-it from you: "Actually, I got those taken care of at the clinic last year"? The truth is, per news reports, more and more couples are doing their sleeping separately -- for reasons like yours. It is common to arrange your life around impressing your friends...when you're in seventh grade. But, if your adult boyfriend cares this much about what people think, why leave anything to chance? Send out Evites: "Dear Friends, We're taking a break from having nonstop stupendous sex to throw a party. Please join us for dinner. Watch where you sit."