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by Kelly Morgan
Updated: Feb. 4, 2022
Originally Published: Feb. 3, 2022
I used to love sharing a bed with my partner. Those cozy moments when we would snuggle before settling into our own sides of the bed were delightful. Falling asleep next to him was never an issue for me; I’m a heavy sleeper, after all.
However, there’s one thing that keeps me tossing and turning at night, and it’s driving me to the brink: my partner’s incessant snoring. The sounds that escape from him are now straining our relationship. I find myself exhausted and irritable the next day. When he asks how I slept, I give him a look that clearly conveys, “You kept me awake again, even from two rooms away.” He, in turn, innocently claims, “I didn’t sleep well either.”
This wasn’t always the case. When we first got together, he only snored occasionally after a few drinks, and it wasn’t the thunderous sounds that resonate now. I’ve tried everything: snore strips, earplugs, nasal strips, encouraging him to use an extra pillow, and even nudging him when he snores (as he requested). Now, we’ve resorted to sleeping in separate bedrooms because I fear I might lose my temper in my sleep.
Even in separate rooms, I can still hear him, and I’m fed up with being the one who has to relocate. I’ve attempted to wake him up during his loud slumber (again, at his request), but he always pleads for another chance. At that point, it just seems simpler to move elsewhere.
Then there’s his sleeping position: he’s a stomach sleeper who snores both through his mouth and nose simultaneously. I’m not a medical professional, but it occasionally sounds like he’s pausing his breath for a few moments, followed by jerking movements. I’ve heard this could be a sign of sleep apnea, but he insists he “doesn’t have that.”
What am I supposed to do? I suppose I’ll dive into one of the countless articles online about how to help him. Until then, I’ll just be over here… wide awake. For more on sleep issues, check out this other blog post.
Summary
The author expresses frustration over her partner’s snoring, which has begun to affect her sleep and their relationship. Despite trying various solutions and even moving to separate bedrooms, she still struggles with the noise. She contemplates seeking more information on the topic while feeling increasingly worn out by the situation.
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