It is amazing to read so many similar reflections between you and your girl and my last relationship.

I do have trouble staying asleep! For years I have felt like I am running on half a battery. I can get so tired, and even feel tired when I wake up!

When I was with my previous partner I would ALWAYS do the same as you and your girl. He would sit on the sofa and put a cusion on his lap, and I would rest my head on him and stretch out. He would stroke my hair and that would be that! After a while he did resent it! He said it was no fun spending time with me when I was constantly asleep in the evenings (we were having troubles at this time though).

I think you are absolutely right in your observation. To be asleep with the warmth of a speical someoneo around you is such a safe feeling especially if they are still awake. I guess it feels like they are a sleep guardian.

I do miss our cuddles and I miss waking up in the night with his arm around me. I have not got in the habit of sleeping very well since he left.

Carry on unbroken you are being such a great comfort to her, you really are. And the awareness that you have is so key!

Spirit x