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.
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
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.
