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How does a relationship survive snoring

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user1475332329 · 01/10/2016 15:53

Hi All I am new to mumsnet, but I have been reading all the good advice on here for several weeks and I have a question of my own to which I need . Is it possible for a relationship to survive snoring? Anyone got any good advice for stopping snoring?
The snorer is actually me! My DP of nearly two years is a very light sleeper and I am unfortunately a loud snorer, :(
We don't live together but sleep in the same bed either at his or mine 3/4 times a week. My snoring is becoming a real issue. Either he constantly nudges me awake, breaking my sleep/dreams and leaving me feeling miserable/confused or he gets very little sleep. We're were on holiday together last week and two nights he ended up going and sleeping on the sofa, leaving me in tears in the bedroom. I really hate the thought of separate rooms or beds.
I try to keep myself awake until he's asleep, but it's not always possible. It's really starting to affect our relationship, to the point that although I was supposed to be staying at his on Monday night I have said I won't go as he has an early start and a long drive to work the next day.
We really love each other and I feel this is stopping us moving in together in the short term and in the long term I just wonder if he will eventually leave me altogether.
Any advice would be gratefully received!

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Bodicea · 01/10/2016 20:57

Oh I would also add we always go to bed together - that intimacy is important.

Also I know why I snore. I am a mouth breather due to allergies and not breathing through my nose easily. Already had one op on my nose. Hasn't stopped the snoring unfortunately.

Andcake · 01/10/2016 20:58

Snoreease spray when we have to share a bed...most nights I move to the spare room around 3-4 am
We have had some hug fillings out offer it though

crje · 01/10/2016 21:03

Ear plugs & piriton do the trick for me.

user1475332329 · 02/10/2016 10:43

Thank you for all your honest responses. I do get that at times he must feel murderous being sleep deprived. I will try the spray which seems to have mixed reviews and tootwee I Could do with losing weight so that's a good incentive! No offence taken either!
I think he is genuinely a light sleeper because even on the nights we don't see each other he will sometimes complain of being kept awake by dogs barking or traffic. Maybe I'll also invest in some decent ear plugs for him!
It's nice to know that it is possible to survive a relationship with a scorer , although I still don't like the idea of separate beds or rooms!

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