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To cancel our summer holiday because of snoring

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Toastedpickle · 21/04/2025 21:56

Just been away with DH and kids. His snoring meant that I have come back exhausted. I booked a three bedroom place so that I could sleep in a different room but, due to the layout of the house and the excessive noise he makes, I could still hear every snort despite ear plugs.

We are due to go on holiday again the summer for a week but I just can’t do it. I get so anxious about going away nowadays purely for this, worrying that where we stay will have thin walls or that it will keep the kids awake. It costs more having to get the extra room. I also hate sleeping on my own in a strange house. We don’t share a bed at home anymore and it’s so lonely. I’m on a pull up bed in the spare room which isn’t ideal.

yabu - get over it / don’t cancel holiday
yanbu - snoring is hell / cancel holiday

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Whynotaxthisyear · 21/04/2025 22:04

Could he sleep downstairs if you are renting a house? Such a shame to miss your holiday.
You need a long term solution any way. And meanwhile a proper bed in the spare room.

Crazycat53 · 21/04/2025 22:04

I tottally sympathise with you. My dh's snoring was awful. I got him to go to the GP. He got a hospital referral & was sent a machine to check on his sleep. Turns out he has sleep apnea. He has a cpap machine which is a million times quieter than his snoring.

AirborneElephant · 21/04/2025 22:03

Why the hell are you on a pull out bed? Cancel the holiday, spend the money on a decent bed, mattress, and decorate the spare room properly as your bedroom. If there’s anything else in there that’s his it needs to move. Sleep is vital, you really need to prioritise it. Is he getting any treatment for the snoring?

WinterNightStars · 21/04/2025 22:03

I was recommended Snorban by an ENT consultant - it’s a mouthguard that you mould to shape of your mouth/teeth & adjusts your jaw position to prevent snoring. Money back guarantee so worth a try. DH says when I wear it I don’t snore it all. May also be something like sleep apnoea that requires treatment.

WhatNoRaisins · 21/04/2025 22:02

I've had a holiday ruined by snoring and don't think it's worth it either. Is your DH willing to speak to a doctor about this?

PinkiOcelot · 21/04/2025 22:01

He needs to look in to his snoring if it’s affecting you so much.

LillyPJ · 21/04/2025 21:58

Going without sleep is my worst nightmare so I wouldn't enjoy a holiday like that. Has your husband sought medical advice or tried various cures?