{"id":15590,"date":"2019-06-05T14:01:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T07:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcenter.com\/?p=15590"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:39:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:39:53","slug":"snoring-couple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nksleepcare.com\/en\/snoring-couple\/","title":{"rendered":"Snoring: A major national problem for couples."},"content":{"rendered":"

Snoring is a major national problem, something many households experience at night due to the wide range of snoring sounds, from normal to low, like a motorboat, to snoring so loud it's like a factory is running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snoring is considered to be...Common problems that occur as you get older.<\/a> It's an unmanageable problem that affects daily life and can even impact relationships, because no one wants to argue or quarrel with the person they love and live with. Therefore, snoring can be considered a major national problem for couples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wendy Troxel from the University of Pittsburgh found that women in stable romantic relationships tend to fall asleep faster and sleep better compared to single women and women who have recently fallen in love or lost a partner. However, The behavior of your bed partner can also affect your sleep.<\/strong> too<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended further reading:<\/strong> What causes snoring?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common problems couples encounter while sleeping.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During periods when both parties are in deep sleep, one party may be consciously or unconsciously disturbing the other's sleep, as sleep problems often stem from minor issues. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Fighting over the blanket.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sharing the same rather large blanket, we kept pulling and tugging at it, alternating between cold and hot. How could we possibly sleep soundly? We'd wake up to find the blanket only covering one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Turning the baby over frequently.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Constantly tossing and turning, shifting from bed to bed and never finding the most comfortable position, prevents both you and your bed partner from getting a good night's sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Mismatched sleep schedules.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I'm sleepy, but the other person is still making noise and fussing. They're reading a book with the room light on, or playing on their phone with the brightness turned up to maximum. Every time I turn around, all I see is blinding light. How am I supposed to fall asleep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And the biggest national problem affecting sleep, more than any other issue, that seems impossible to solve, is... \u201c"The problem of couples snoring."\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

4. Snoring<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Snoring\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Because snoring disturbs the other person with alternating soft and loud sounds, and the person themselves is often unaware that they are causing both themselves and the other person discomfort during sleep. They wake up feeling unrested and grumpy because of the disruptive snoring throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides disturbing those around you, snoring can also be a warning sign of potential health problems. If you're unsure whether you snore, you can consult us.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Snoring is a major national problem, a issue many households face at night due to its varying levels of loudness, from normal to boat-like, to deafening. Snoring is increasingly common with age and is an unmanageable problem that impacts daily life and can even affect relationships. No one wants to argue with their loved ones, so snoring can be a significant problem for couples. Wendy Troxel from the University of Pittsburgh found that women in stable relationships tend to fall asleep faster and sleep better compared to single women and those who have recently started a relationship or lost a partner. However, the behavior of those sharing a bed also affects sleep. (Recommended reading: What Causes Snoring? Common Problems Couples Encounter During Sleep) During deep sleep, one partner may unknowingly or unintentionally disturb the other's sleep, as sleep problems often stem from minor issues. For example: 1. Fighting over the blanket: Sharing a large blanket and constantly pulling at it can lead to alternating hot and cold sensations, making restless sleep impossible. 1. Waking up with one person still under the blanket. 2. Frequent tossing and turning, unable to find the most comfortable sleeping position, prevents both you and your bed partner from getting a good night's sleep. 3. Mismatched sleep schedules: You're sleepy, but your partner is making noise, reading with the lights on, or using their phone at full brightness, constantly getting glare. How can you possibly fall asleep? And the biggest, most persistent problem affecting sleep is "couples who snore." 4. Snoring: The alternating loud and soft snoring disturbs your partner, and you may not even realize you're making them uncomfortable. Both of you wake up feeling unrested and grumpy because of the constant snoring. Besides disturbing your partner, snoring can also be a warning sign of potential health problems. 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