Don’t let snoring damage your relationship

Is snoring causing a rift in your relationship? No matter how much you love each other, the loss of sleep from frequent snoring can strain a relationship as well as put your partner’s health at risk.

When snoring is a problem, relationship tension can grow in the following ways:

§  Sleeping alone. If you or your partner snores, one of the easiest solutions is for you to sleep apart in different rooms. This often results in a lack of needed physical intimacy, straining the relationship. And if you’re the one snoring, you might feel lonely, isolated, and frustrated about something you feel you have no control over.

§  Snoring spats. It’s common to be irritable when sleep loss is an issue, but try reining in your frustration. Remember, you want to attack the snoring problem—not your sleep partner.

§  Partner resentment. When a non-snorer feels he or she has done everything possible to sleep through the night (ear-plugs, noise-machines, etc.) but his or her partner does nothing to combat his or her own snoring, it can lead to resentment. Working as a team to find a snoring cure can prevent future fights.

If you value your relationship, make it your priority to find a snoring cure so you can both sleep soundly. Working together to stop snoring can even be an opportunity to improve the quality of your bond and become more deeply connected. 

Communicating with a partner who snores

So you love everything about your partner…except his or her snoring. It’s normal. Even the most patient amongst us will draw the line at sleep deprivation. But no matter how much sleep you lose due to someone snoring, it’s important to handle the problem sensitively. Remember that your partner likely feels vulnerable and even a little embarrassed about his or her snoring.

§  Time your talk carefully. 

§  Keep in mind it’s not intentional. 

§  Avoid lashing out. 

§  Use humor and playfulness to bring up the subject of snoring without hurting your partner’s

Dealing with complaints about your snoring

It’s common to be caught off guard—not to mention to feel a little hurt—when a partner complains about your snoring.Keep the following in mind as you and your partner work together to find a solution to your snoring:

§  Snoring is a physical issue it’s nothing to be embarrassed about

§  Avoid taking it personally.

§  Take your partner seriously. 

§  Make it clear that you prioritize the relationship. 

§  Address inappropriate behavior. 

How you snore reveals why you snore

When you know why you snore, you can get closer to a cure.

§  Closed-mouth snoring may indicate a problem with your tongue.

§  Open-mouth snoring may be related to the tissues in your throat.

§  Snoring when sleeping on your back is probably mild snoring – improved sleep habits and lifestyle changes may be effective cures.

§  Snoring in all sleep positions can mean your snoring is more severe and may require a more comprehensive treatment.

life style changes to stop snoring

§  Lose weight. Losing even a little bit of weight can reduce fatty tissue in the back of the throat and decrease or even stop snoring. 

§  Exercise Also leads to toning the muscles in your throat, which in turn can lead to less snoring.

§  Quit smoking Smoking causes airways to be blocked by irritating the membranes in the nose and throat.

§  Avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, and sedatives, especially before bedtime, because they relax the muscles in the throat and interfere with breathing. 

§  Establish regular sleep patterns. Create a bedtime ritual with your partner and stick to it.