Research shows that a baby’s health can improve when they sleep close to parents. In fact, babies that sleep with parents have more regular heartbeats and breathing. They even sleep more soundly. And being close to parents is even shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Recent studies indicate that near-epidemic proportions of children are co-sleeping with parents today. According to Parenting’s MomConnection, a surprising 45 percent of moms let their 8- to 12-year-olds sleep with them from time to time, and 13 percent permit it every night.

“Those who persisted with co-sleeping beyond six months tended to have higher levels of family problems: marital adjustment and co-parenting. The level of family chaos was higher, and the quality of care putting their baby to bed was lower. Overall, parents were less sensitive.”

That’s because between 4 and 7 months babies begin to realize that people and objects exist even when they can’t see them. This is called object permanence. For example, if you leave the room your baby will know that you’ve gone away.

If your wife wants to sleep with another man, it could be because: She’s trying to find a replacement guy, so she can then ask for a separation divorce and move in with him right away. You have encouraged her to want to sleep with other men by talking about affairs, swinging, partner swapping or other sexual fantasies.

You will be communicating better than ever Most marriages and relationships fall apart because of lack of communication. But with wife-sharing, the situation helps in opening those communication lines again. When communication improves, the relationship improves as well.

Your boyfriend could even recognize that you have been with another man. When you’re having sex with someone, it’s very easy to leave physical evidence behind, so to speak. Even if you clean up thoroughly, your boyfriend might catch subtle hints that you have been with someone else.