Silence is golden. But for spouses of snorers, it also may feel unattainable. In fact, the non-snoring partner may wake multiple times an hour and lose an average of two hours of sleep each night — even if they don’t remember waking. Researchers who have studied this issue have labeled it Spousal Arousal Syndrome (SAS). And, the consequences are significant.

Snoring can affect the overall happiness of the marriage. In fact, most couples who deal with snoring on a regular basis have argued over the nighttime noise and some reports indicate that as many as 80 percent of them sleep apart on a regular basis. Besides the grouchiness that comes with the lack of sleep, couples often argue about the severity of the snoring. Most often, this is because snoring partners don’t realize how bad their snoring truly is. For this reason, many experts recommend that non-snoring partners video record their partners so they can see just how bad the nightly noise can be.

 

But there is hope for struggling couples. A study conducted by the National Naval Medical Center in Maryland found that heavy snorers with sleep apnea who underwent treatment reported better sex lives and improved relationships. As a result, the first step then is to get snoring partners to realize they have a problem.

 

* First, be supportive and don’t blame them. Snoring is not a choice but a symptom of a problem. Many times, snorers are completely unaware of the extent to which they are snoring. Use a video recording to help them acknowledge that there is a problem.

 

* Express love and concern. Let them know how snoring can cause health issues.

 

* Work together. EverSleep helps find reasons behind the snoring and gives you solutions that work. For instance, drinking alcohol before bed, excessive weight and sleeping on their back can all make snoring worse. Then, work together to change these issues and see if snoring improves.