Those of you who have a partner who you live with or spend the night with know what it's like when they're a snorer. Sometimes you think that you can handle it - and you do adapt - but these are definitely a few things you've thought while trying to sleep while they're howling away.
1. How is he this loud?
As I lay there trying to fall asleep, I can't help but think, "HOW IS HE THIS LOUD?" (Yes, that's me screaming in my head). I genuinely don't understand how someone is that loud, especially when they're unconscious! How can he be so loud without actually trying? Can I turn my ears off? I wonder if anyone has control over how loud they are when the snore. Do you think he's angry because he's actually snore-screaming? I think so because it doesn't make any sense.
2. If only I went to bed 10 minutes earlier...
We all have that moment when your partner is snoring away that you think of all the things you could've done to get in to bed earlier and pick out the moments where you messed up. Why did I watch those 15 Instagram stories?! If I only I didn't watch that extra episode of Friends. What if I made him do the dishes instead?! All of the things you could've done to be in bed first and fall asleep before this madness began. Now you have to sit here and either wait for your partner to stop snoring or you have to hope you fall asleep.
3. How does he survive this all night?
Okay, so I know everyone is different so I'm sure all snorers are different, but hear me out. I've heard some people snore who legit sound like they stop breathing for a few seconds while snoring. They just go silent and then you're sitting there like uhh.. should I wake them? Then out of nowhere they start up with the loud noises and stuff again. What is with that?! All I'm saying is that it's not cool.
4. Do you think he wakes up every morning with a sore throat?
This is more of a logistical question because when you're making loud noises all night with your mouth wide open, I don't get how you don't have a sore throat every morning. Doesn't it get dry? Do people who snore wake up and drink water all of the time? Do they wake up and drink water more than people who don't snore? Do they have more sore throats than people who don't snore? I have so many questions about this thought that all lead back to the snorer having sore throats. It just doesn't make sense.
​​​​5. I have to roll him over.
This is one of those easier said than done scenarios. While yes, it'd be nice to be able to roll an entire person over who is next to you, it doesn't always happen that gracefully. Sometimes, you try and they wake up and ask what you're doing, sometimes they're grumpy, sometimes they get startled, and sometimes, they don't wake up at all and therefore, don't budge. You keep thinking please roll over, but it never happens without some assistance. Yes, you waking them and telling them to roll over sounds harsh, but just do it.
Basically, it's always a little rough being the one who is wide awake next to someone who is snoring. Don't worry - you're not in this alone. A pro tip would be buying some ear plugs (they help soften the noise), taking some melatonin (a natural sleep aid), or just adapting - this actually does happen over time. Good luck to you, and happy sleeping to both you and your favorite little snorer!
