Here, we’ve culled information from scientists, psychologists, therapists, and relationship counselors to interpret what 12 different couple sleeping positions might mean. Sleeping on your back indicates confidence and self-assurance and sends the message that you’re using your power to protect your partner. If you’re the one resting on your partner, you’re independently dependent—capable of doing your own thing but appreciative of and in love with your significant other. If you’re both intertwined, you’re equally passionate, and the emotional and sexual connection is strong. Just like your legs, your lives are blended and balanced. A third interpretation of the Leg Hug is that since the contact is so casual, it could imply you’re ambivalent about expressing affection or just had a fight but are trying to maintain a connection, despite heated emotions. It’s also not an intimate position—none of the body parts associated with sex are in play here—so it could also mean there’s a lack of sexual trust in the relationship. If one partner dominates the bed, it’s likely they dominate the relationship, relegating their partner to a secondary, submissive role. If one partner’s head is higher (closer to the headboard) than the other’s, that could signal they’re more confident than their lower-sleeping partner. Conversely, if your heads are parallel, you are like-minded equals.
