What it says about your relationship when your partner sleeps with their back to you

According to another expert, relationship psychologist Corinne Sweet, “this position suggests couples are connected and secure in themselves,” adding that “it shows closeness and independence in the relationship.”

What’s more, the back-to-back sleeping position, also called “Liberty,” is a position most common among couples, with 28% adopting the pose, according to Huffington Post.

The bottom line is that when your partner sleeps with their back to you, or you sleep back-to-back, it’s not always a warning sign, but simply a way of finding the most comfortable way to rest.