Dating : Finding Romance in Gender-Equal Denmark

While in America sharing a bed with your partner is considered one of the advantages of being in a relationship, in Denmark romance starts with a good night’s sleep. Even if it means spending the night under separate blankets and on separate mattresses.

Instead of US-favorite queen or king-sized beds, even the coupled-up Danes prefer single beds pushed together. The idea is that it gives both partners the ability to control their sleep settings and protects them from their loved one’s tossing and turning.

When I first noticed this set-up at a friend’s house, I thought it was his oddity, but he reassured that it was the norm in Scandinavia. Even in Danish IKEA, single beds, mattresses and bedding are a standard and, if you’re a couple, you have to buy two of everything.

A big romantic and a cuddler, I personally would never think of choosing comfort over affection. However, your loved one does look much more appealing when you’re well-rested.