Earplugs may drown out snoring husband

My husband snores very loudly every night and it's compromising my sleep. I have a very hectic life and need my sleep. After two years of marriage, he's suggested we sleep in separate bedrooms. While I think this will be good for my ZZZs, I think it will be bad for my marriage. What do you think?

Sleepless in St. Clair Shores

Dear Sleepless: Nothing is more evil than sleep deprivation. I had this exact same problem when I was married, and was so frustrated until I broke down and started sleeping with earplugs. That pretty much did the trick. You could also try out one of those sound-soother machines. They create different relaxing sounds to help people sleep, which may also drown out the snoring noise. Your husband should also watch his late night indulgences of both food and alcohol. Overindulgence late in the evening close to bed time is known to exacerbate snoring. If all else fails, try the separate room action on work nights only.

Men do not care about sleeping together in the same bed. They care about sex. So as long as you're providing it regularly, your marriage will be fine.

Rana

Get online and start doing some research. These days there are so many devices and gadgets to help combat snoring. You might want to invest in one to find one that works. You may also want to look into the reasons why he is snoring. There may be a medical condition behind this symptom.

Ruba

Sleeping in separate rooms will only create a wedge in your relationship. Don't distance yourself from him like that. I know of a couple that has been sleeping in separate beds for years and it's almost as though they are college roommates rather than husband and wife. It completely affects the intimacy. You're going to be with this man for the rest of your life. Continue sleeping together and hopefully soon you'll become desensitized to the noise.