Sleep Panic! 4 Ways to Deal With Bed Partner Who Snores

If your significant other snores, problems will surely arise with your sleep cycle. While snoring has been a means to end relationships, it doesn’t have to be! If you find yourself unable to sleep on a daily basis but love your partner deeply, here are four ways to deal.

1 Create a different source of white noise.

White noise is a constant background noise that drowns out other sounds. This might be step one to creating a better sleep environment, as it drowns out the sound of your partner’s snoring. You can create white noise by running a fan during the night next to your bed or by playing soothing piano music or constant sounds like that of the rainforest.

Sleeping with headphones can also be another option. Today, there are so many top quality headphones that completely cancel out all outside sounds. In addition, they are comfortable and can help you transition into sleep easily. If headphones aren’t your thing, quality earplugs might also help.

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2 Have your partner sleep on his or her side.

Your partner is less likely to snore as loudly when sleeping on his or her side. If your partner is unable to stay in this position, prop up pillows behind your partner’s head. This can also help reduce the intensity of the noise.

3 Talk to a professional or a doctor about your partner s snoring.

Sometimes, your partner’s snoring requires medical attention. He or she might need either medication or non-threatening surgery to clear up the snoring. Going in and getting evaluated never hurts and can save yourself a lot of sleep and ease your partner’s comfort levels.

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4 Sleep in separate rooms.

While sleeping in separate rooms is never ideal for an intimate couple, it can also help your relationship significantly. Treat it as a last resort after going through each different method. There are many couples that sleep in separate rooms because of snoring and their relationships are healthy and still intimate!

Extreme snoring is not the death sentence for a long-term couple. Trying out different methods – such as speaking with a professional – is key to getting a better night’s rest. At the end of the day, try to focus on your love for each other and work together to solve this problem both for your sleeping habits and for his or her physical discomfort.