You’ve had a long day at work and all that kept you going was the thought of your cool, comfortable waiting bed. Now, you’re finally snuggled up, but you can’t get a wink of sleep. Why? Because your partner won’t stop making guzzling noises when they snore. Ugh!
Many of us have weird sleeping habits, but it usually only becomes a problem when we share a bed with someone. It’s easy to laugh about weird sleeping habits, but when someone’s quirks are keeping you up at night, it’s difficult not to want to smother them with a pillow! The good news is that you don’t have to kick your partner out of bed for a good night’s sleep. Here are a few ways to sleep easy.
Stop the snoring
Snoring is what happens when you aren’t able to move air freely through your nose and throat while you sleep. The vibrations of these tissues produce that honking sound of snoring we’re all familiar with. There are a few ways to deal with a partner who snores so that you can get some shut-eye.
- Invest in good-quality earplugs. These little helpers will block out those noises and ensure a decent night sleep.
- A white noise app on your phone is also a great idea. White noise is a special type of sound which is used to mask background sounds.
Lose the lights
For most people, sleeping in the dark is essential as light can disturb your sleep. Make your room as dark as possible by covering the windows, lamps or blinds. If your partner sleeps later than you, an eye cover will help too.
Keep warm
Tired of your partner hogging the blankets at night? Use your own bedding. If you each have a sheet, blanket and comforter, there won’t be any more blanket tug-o’-wars.
Build a wall
Build a pillow wall between you both to dampen the sound and movement from your partner.
Sleep on time
Yes, it’s nice to get into bed together and talk each other to sleep, but if you have different sleeping patterns it’s not a good idea. Go to sleep when you’re tired and your partner will be less likely to wake you up during the night.
Go big or go home
If you’re going to be two people sleeping on one bed, investing in a spacious bed is an investment. With a queen or king-sized bed you will each have plenty of space to move around and are less likely to disturb each other during the night.
Communicate
If you’re struggling to sleep, talk to your partner. Sleep is important for your health so if there’s something you can compromise on so that you can both get some sleep, discuss solutions.
References:
- http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/sex-and-love/16-tips-sharing-bed-partner
- http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/coping-with-couples-different-sleep-needs#2
- http://greatist.com/happiness/sharing-a-bed-sleep-quality
- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3562711/How-cope-couple-partner-different-sleep-patterns.html