Our cat and dog always sleep on my partner’s side of the bed but not mine. We both love them equally, so why do they prefer my partner’s side? It’s a bit puzzling, and I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this.
I bet he moves around less in his sleep. Pets often prefer the calmer side.
Yes, I didn’t realize how much I moved around until my ex stayed over for the weekend. I move a ton, so my cats never slept on my side and were only ever on his. Now, they sleep on the empty side, and I just reach over and prod them every so often.
Could be a number of things. If your partner puts off more heat, they might like that. If your partner had the pets before you, it could be routine. Also, if you want to snuggle but your partner lets them lay wherever they want, they might prefer that freedom.
My fiancé’s cat sleeps on my pillow next to my face. I think it’s because he doesn’t like me as much and knows I’m allergic to cats, so he wants to make my eyes itch. In all seriousness, it’s a sign that they love both of you that they’re in the bed at all. Animals don’t think in terms of ‘I love this person more,’ so they may have various reasons for preferring one side.
Sometimes they sleep on you to help protect you from predators, but they probably think you’re a giant badass who doesn’t need protection. You must hunt for food for them like a pro
My cats sleep with whoever is warmest. I’ve had them for a long time, and they always choose the warmest one. When I sleep alone, they pile on top of me. My partner and I don’t sleep together often due to heat issues, so they go back and forth between us throughout the night.