TikTok star Matt Howard has revealed that he has been sleeping in his walk-in closet for the past month, a move he says is necessary for his mental health.
“This is super embarrassing, but I’ve been sleeping in our walk-in closet,” Matt, 26, shared on his Night Shift podcast on February 1. He explained that he moved a guest bedroom mattress into the closet, which his wife, Abby Howard, isn’t thrilled about.
“My wife’s not a huge fan of this arrangement,” he admitted. “She loves cuddling and having me play with her hair as she falls asleep, so this has been tough for her.”
Matt and Abby, both 26, have been married since 2019 and share two young sons, Griffin, 2, and August, 18 months. While their relationship remains strong, Matt said his struggles with ADHD and anxiety have made restful sleep difficult.
“I was not OK. I was really struggling and feeling awful,” he said, emphasizing that the decision is temporary. He is managing his anxiety through meditation and breathing exercises.
Despite their unconventional sleeping arrangement, Matt assured fans their marriage is solid. “We’re still married, we still love each other,” he said. He even joked about forgetting to wear his wedding ring that day.
The couple is also prioritizing intimacy. “We’ve been having amazing sex because I have energy again,” Matt revealed, adding that sleeping better has improved their relationship.
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