How you sleep together (and we actually mean sleep!) can reveal secrets about your relationship., according to Nestperts Evany Thomas, author of “The Secret Language of Sleep” and body language expert Patti Wood. Below, we decode your sleep styles:

The Football

What it is: Both on your sides facing each other with one foot touching

What it means: Having just one foot touching is more than enough contact for Footballers, who don’t need 24/7 TLC to feel close. You both have jam-packed schedules…and love it. Sure, you don’t spend as much quality time with each other as you’d like, but that makes those rare moments together special.

Quirks and perks: A lazy Sunday is just about your worst nightmare. You’d much rather wake up early, go for a power run, then check out that new brunch place your (many) friends have been buzzing about.

Classic spoon

What it is: Full front-to-back contact, with one person tucked into the other; you know…spooning.

What it means: Lying like this shows you have a pure outlook on your marriage and you take on more traditional roles. The person on the outside likes to feel as if they can shield your marriage from problems, while the person on the inside is sensitive. Classic Spooners are supportive and never go to bed angry.

Quirks and perks: Spooners are all about comfort – and comfort foods. You both love digging into apple pie, meatloaf and basically anything that’s warm and gooey.

Tetherball

What it is: One of you on your back with a single hand on the other person

What it means: You’re independent but also willing to compromise. You disagree on politics, religion and how the toilet seat should be left, but love finding common ground as a couple.

Quicks and perks: Romantic dinners can often turn into heated talks for you debaters. Luckily, nothing turns you on more than a glass of wine and some hot back-and-forth.

Cliff-hangers

What it is: Sleeping on opposite sides of the bed with your backs to each other

What it means: Getting shut-eye in this position can simply mean you’re practical (hey, there’s plenty of room in that big bed) and like your leg room, but it may signal a bit of distance in your relationship.

Quirks and perks: You like art. He likes sports. You’re a vegetarian. He puts bacon on everything. You drive a hybrid. He drives a Hummer. You’re total opposites, but you also truly appreciate all of each other’s differences – and personal space.

Who’s your ideal sleep-mate?

The spaghetti noodle: You sleep on your side with your arms out and are mellow. Pairs with: The soldier. You’re so go-with-the-flow, you need a little structure!

The crab: You lie face down, like you’re making out with your pillow, and tend to be stubborn. Pairs with: The spaghetti noodle. You need someone loose who’ll bend around you.

The soldier: You sleep on your back with your arms at your sides. Type A much? Pairs with the womb. A womb sleeper’s softness will soothe your rigid side.

The womb: You curl up and are as thoughtful as you are cozy. Pairs with the crab. You sleep in a tiny ball, and a crab isn’t into snuggling.