After reading the article "Study: Couples benefit in bed sharing," (Oct. 24) I thought to myself "How could sleeping next to someone build your confidence?" At first the article mentions about the infamous walk of shame. Well honestly, how can that make you feel good about yourself? You wake up next to someone you don't know and don't know what you did that night and when you leave, how do you honestly feel?

From my point of view, how can you feel good that you hooked up with a girl when there is a likely possibility that her thought process was deterred due to alcohol, drugs or any other substances? Women: how can you feel good about yourself when you gave up something so valuable and precious to someone you just met that night or thought he actually cared about who you are.

I might be old-fashioned, but why not get to know that person, who they are, goals, favorites, such things like that. Now if the vibe feels good, you might just hook up the same day you meet, but at least you know a little about the person and whether or not it works out after that, that's up to both of you. And lastly, it's a wonderful feeling sleeping next to someone, but try with someone you care about, friend or lover, and that is how you build your self-esteem.