Is it normal to stay up until 3-4am every night?

I'm a night owl... wired and awake for most of the night. I've tried going to bed earlier, tried waking up earlier, and when I do go to bed before midnight, I naturally will wake up at 2am and not be tired for a couple of hours.

I don't drink abnormal amounts of caffeine or take any drugs. In fact I enjoy the peace and quiet of the night time while the world sleeps. I'm living on my own, but I was the same way when I was living with roommates or a girl.

Only problem is that its hard to wake up early and I'll drag on the job before 11AM. I luckily have a pretty flexible schedule, and can get in at 10.

Anyways, does anyone think this is going to be a serious relationship problem for me?

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  • Spartaniimc

    Reading this at 4am haha, I'll say it's normal, although I'm probably biased.

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  • phoenix_paradox

    Omg! I feel the same about it. Night is so quiet and fresh, love it!

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  • DJTEEL

    how are so many of you staying awake all night and working a job too?? i understand that some people have a hard time sleeping.to those people i say i feel for you and hope you can acquire better sleep./but people that just stay awake for the hell of it,not getting 8 hours of sleep( at least) per night, are just plain irresponsible .and it won't continue for too long cause the body won't take it in a healthy manner after a while.

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  • Shooterjim

    I'm parapalegic and stay awake till the wee hours normal for me. If you feel like you really need to sleep more ( some people do, some don't) I have only one word for you... Ambien

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  • waxlyrical

    Why the hell not? Eat when you're hungry. Sleep when you're tired.

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  • NorisBboris

    I'm not sure how this will affect your future relationships but I'm the same way..

    Someone once told me this (I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS TRUE OR NOT)that way back when, when us humans were primitive..some stayed awake to watch the rest and 'guard' the sleeping more primitive us's. (lol)..and that this is all just carried over from that time. It makes SENSE..I'm not sure if its true though.

    I'm not big on caffiene or take drugs and my body refuses to get into a sleep at night be awake during the day period. At least its not without difficult. Usually I'll just pull all-dayers if I need to (I am now). Which probably isn't healthy. But otherwise I particularly ENJOY the sleeping schedule and if it isn't causing you any problems..just enjoy it..

    P.s..listen to blue oyster cult-I love the night..give you a new perspective.

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  • normal..god..too normal..
    me and my friends stayed up late all the time..
    god..nexTT!!!

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  • WayOutThere

    It's pretty common for me to stay up until 3 or 4 am. So, I think it's normal. ;) It's not likely to be a serious relationship problem, but you'll have an easier time living with another night owl than with an early bird. Some adjustments will undoubtedly be required, especially if she has a regular nine-to-five job.

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  • eijnn

    I think you are normal. There are different forms of people. Some people prefer mornings and days, and some prefer nights. Others are just insomniacs and sleep when they can.

    It isn't going to cause any serious relationship issues because there ARE people who are just like you, that like nighttime. Mostly guys seem to be this way, but there are girls too. So either way, you are normal. You just fall in a smaller group of people.

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  • orbitgumchewer

    I was the exact same way... until I got a job that really made me wake up at 7:30. I HATE the morning and can never wake up happily, but your body seriously gets used to it over time. What I suggest if you want to begin a normal schedule/routine.. for the first week that you try to go to bed... do something that burns a lot of energy... go for a jog.. or even just dance in your house.. make sure you physically get tired. It helps stay asleep when you sleep early to prevent waking up in the middle of the night and being stuck. Force yourself to get up at 7.. even though you'll feel like shit, go make coffee or have a energy drink in the fridge.. stay up.. and try doing this for 5 days in a row and I guarantee your sleeping pattern will adjust.

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  • Galaxy500

    well, if I can somehow deal with my boyfriend staying up til 2 or 3 in the morning even though I want him to go to bed with me then there's a good chance. Hell, most girls (and depending on their job schedule) will stay up late with you and cuddle on the couch or something.

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