I agree with everyone on the exercise bit. It has made a huge difference with my sleep. I tend to require 8 hours/night but often get less being a single mommy. I take whole food vitamins, cycle and do yoga. I try to meditate as well. Its amazing what it does for your energy levels.

Good luck with this. Remember that you guys don’t have children so you in effect, still have the time. Work with what you got girl!

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Plus, eat right, exercise, sleep. And make sex a friggin’ priority, even if it’s a midnight booty call in your own place.

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You’ve got to give yourself a downslope into sleep. For me, it’s reading or a crossword puzzle. It could be a mindless TV show, appreciating a good low-key album, or yes, meditation. (Meditation works for me in the morning, but not at night – like you, I’m too distracted by thoughts of what I didn’t get done to just sit there. I need something distracting, yet slightly boring.)

In short, you’ve got to give yourself a mental break .5-1 hr. before intended sleep. And by that, I mean also giving yourself a break – don’t beat yourself up or push yourself right before sleep. Try making a did-it list or gratitude list. It always helps me.

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Another thing ~ when I was around thirty, I started noticing some afternoon fatigue was plaguing me. I started taking MSM. Two capsules with each meal. It was like a miracle. Worth a try!

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Lance’s tip for daily exercise, I feel, is crucial. It makes you more energetic when you are awake and makes your rest more effective.

A fifteen to twenty minute cat-nap can do wonders. Any longer and you will wind up feeling groggy.

In my life, I get to sleep around 1 or 2. BF can’t sleep until around 4. But he’s always welcome to wake me up. We both get up at 7 and head to work. He works as a carpenter and I have an office job. On weekends, I still get up at 7 and he sleeps until at least noon. That’s just how he catches up.

I’m 48 and he’s 36 and we are never too tired for sex. We have sex no less than 7 times a week. I can only advise you that healthy eating habits, a daily exercise routine, and strategic rest patterns are really what make all the difference.

The other thing is… stress? Are either of you having stress issues?

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In my case, I believe the issue is almost entirely psychological, ie the second I stop moving, my brain takes over and starts spinning over and over about whatever is going on…work stress, personal projects that I’m behind on, dating crap, etc etc. It’s a dangerous thing to stop and think. I had the same issue to a larger degree at my last job.

A girl I met recently suggested meditation, which I’m not sure I know how to do. Will investigate.

@Lisaq–I like the idea of a nap and also sexy text messages! I have access to modify his Yahoo calendar and could probably add a few things to his itinerary and wait for him to notice

@DD–The evenings (but not bedtime) seem to be the most workable time for us, too. He “tucked me in” last night, and it worked out great!

@Holly–Yes, we’re committed to finding a time to work it in, pun intended. We did have ourselves a fine little Saturday afternoon this week. It’s just good to know we’re not the only couple out there with this sort of issue because it’s so easy to feel that way, you know?

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