Healthy Habits: 5 Tips to talking to your partner about their snoring

There is nothing worse than falling asleep into a deep slumber to be awoken by your snoring partner. The trouble is that your partner cannot easily fix the situation without admitting that they have a problem and this can be a challenge to admit, especially if the noise doesn’t wake them up at night. While conversations about topics with your partner can be particularly challenging, especially if your loved one is stubborn, there are ways to get your point across in an effective manner. This article will explore some thoughts and ideas on how to talk with your partner about their snoring that is keeping you up at night.

1. Kindly explain the problem. When speaking with your partner about the problem snoring issue, due so in a kind manner and tone. Perhaps your partner is aware of the problem and feels self conscious about it and does not know what to do. Or it could be that your partner does not have a clue that they have a problem with snoring. Be delicate with your partner when broaching the subject as it could easily put someone on the defensive otherwise.

2. Ask your partner if they are aware that they snore loudly. When speaking with your partner, ask them if they have any knowledge of snoring. Do they hear the snores when they are asleep? Are there ways that they could sleep comfortably that would also decrease the amount of snoring that is occurring? If your partner is ambivalent, they may just think that snoring is normal and happens from time to time. If you think that your partner is snoring due to health related reasons, you will want to approach the next topic slowly and carefully.

3. Talk to your partner about potential health risks that are related to snoring. Due to research, snoring can have some potential health risks associated with it. Snoring is more than just an obnoxious noise coming from the nose, mouth, and throat while a person sleeps. Snoring can actually be a sign of sleep apnea, stroke, heart disease, headaches, nocturia, and many more. One of the most concerning issues is that of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when your partner stops breathing for a moment in time, up to 10 seconds, and then begins breathing again. If you think your partner may be doing this, it is critical to get them to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment plan.

4. Ask your partner to get the snoring checked out by a medical provider. If your partner snores but is seemingly healthy, it is still a good idea to encourage them to get checked out by a medical provider. Offer to go with them and be supportive.

5. Thank your partner for listening to you and hearing your concerns. After you have discussed your concerns with your partner, be sure to thank them for listening and hearing out your concerns. Even if you have not found a solution, thanking your partner and showing appreciation is good for the relationship.