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Such a Snore
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(Aug.03.10)
Almost nothing beats a good night's sleep. I’d venture to say that it is an essential ingredient in a happy relationship. If one person has a bad snoring problem, the lack of good sleep can not only lead to bad moods and arguing, but ultimately, the intimacy can be sucked dry.
One of my favourite things about being with someone special, is drifting to sleep in their arms (and often staying there all night long). For me, sleeping well together is the cherry on top. It creates a bond that only an all-night cuddle can provide. A level of comfort and peace is reached when two bodies are so in sync that they can reach a sound state of REM together.
On my (long) checklist of ideal qualities in a mate, being a silent sleeper is definitely on there. (I made sure of that after a horrible experience with a severe snorer years ago.)
In reality, by the time one actually sleeps through the night with a new partner, it can be too late to turn back (if you happen to discover that the other party is a snorer). For me, it is such a relief to discover that someone I adore turns out to be a silent sleeper.
Earplugs, anti-snore strips, nasal inhalers and even ventilators are sometimes necessary to just get some sleep with someone who snores. I know of marriages that have been saved because of these things. Then, there are others that no matter what, just can’t deal with sharing a bed with a snorer.
Growing up, it was normal to me that my grandparents slept in separate bedrooms. The reason? My grandfather snored. (I recall hearing it all throughout the house so I don’t know that their solution actually worked.)
Knowing how much joy and intimacy I get from sleeping soundly with my sweetheart, I really hope this is something I will be able to experience consistently. I just don’t know that I could sleep apart from my husband (but I suppose it would beat not sleeping at all).
Have you had to deal with snoring in a relationship? How have you dealt with the lack of sleep?