What Your Partner Can Do?

Recent studies reveal that snoring as become more and more a reason for relationship breakups,
separation and divorce. It also shows that snoring contributes to a variety of bad health conditions
for the snoring spouse and their partner. More importantly, I guess, is the impact of lack of sleep and
irritability on both individuals to the relationship. As the snoring becomes more unbearable, most
couples end up sleeping in different quarters resulting to lesser spontaneity in sexual aspect of their
relationship. In addition, heightened feelings of frustration, irritability, and fatigue makes even the
smallest problem seem a big deal, therefore putting a lot more strain in the relationship.
Although sleeping beside a person who snores loudly is a challenging task to do, the following are the
practical ways of still enjoying the company of your snoring loved one with a smile on your lips:
1. Communicating your grievances
Remember that your “snoring” partner may not be aware of his snoring problem. That is why; an
open and gentle communication should be opened. By telling him how concerned you are of his
health, suggest that he seek the help of a doctor, or else agree to do activities that can help them
lessen the symptoms of sleep apnea.
2. Anticipating the positioning of your partner
At a certain time at night, your partner may roll back over on his back, as we know snoring is at its
best at this position. So, by simply turning your patient into a side-lying position it can cause both
of you a temporary relief from the snoring.
3. Wear earplugs
This is a practical way not to hear those loud snores. There are different types of earplugs to
protect your ears from the deafening snore. Choose soft earplugs with a capacity to block sound as
high as 35dB.
4. Use white noise generators
White noise generators create a soothing sound, which competes with the highly irritating sound
of the snoring of your partner to help you sleep and relax for the night.
5. Seek support or help from other
Almost 40% of couple with one partner snoring end up in separate bedrooms. Added to this,
snoring affects the health of the non-snoring partner. Why suffer in silence and alone when there
is a number of support groups (either online or within the neighborhood) that can help you deal
with your problematic “snoring” partner.