STARFISH
Anyone who sleeps in this position is open to friendship, listening and helping others. Yet they like to distance themselves from the crowd and will often not assume their responsibilities.
TREE-TRUNK
Many pregnant women lie in this position because it is so comfortable. In more terms, the tree-trunk sleeper is sociable and loves company.
RESEARCHER
An open mind is typical of the person who sleeps in this position, even though time and thought are necessary before a decision is made. However, once the decision has been finalized, it is unlikely anyone will change his mind.
FETAL POSITION
This person is very sensitive and loves relaxing in this typically feminine position.
SOLDIER
The person who sleeps in this position is severe with himself and with others; s/he is always calm and reserved and loves a regular, orderly life.
FREE FALL
The person who sleeps in this position detests criticism and tries to avoid stressful situations; s/he will be argumentative, tends to be passive and always walking on a razor’s edge.
SPOON POSITION
This position indicates a need for protection and epitomizes a stable couple living in harmony. According to the sociologist Thomas, this position is typical of a couple in their second important relationship; they have already experienced the feeling of abandonment, and now require stability, certainty and shelter.
THE GATE
The person who sleeps in this position has little inclination to dialogue even when serious discussion is needed.
ABUSIVE
As its name would suggest, one person tries to dominate the other, with an unbalanced power-base and little equality between the two partners.
CRIME SCENE
Despite its name, this position is typical of the couple that is fully satisfied with their relationship and who cohabit in a loving, relaxed, peaceful environment.
THE KOALA
Be careful, what would appear to be the perfect loved-up position actually reveals that one of the partners suffers from excessive possessiveness who is obsessed and suffocating.
SCALES
The couples who sleep back-to-back have a very solid bond and will be able to survive moments of crisis by tackling them together and their relationship will grow stronger thanks to these testing experiences.