It is not unusual for clients to come to the sleep centre for assessment and admit that they are not sleeping in the same room as their partner. The reason for the separation is the snoring of one or the other of  the partners.  In many cases, the separation has been long-standing and may be having an effect on the relationship. This is tragic, especially because there is no need for this to happen.

If you have ever had to endure the sound of someone snoring while you are trying to sleep, you can understand why someone would resort to choosing a bed in another room. This scenario is so common that some homebuilders are being asked to build homes with separate master suites.

However, before you resort to moving to the guest room or having a new home built to accommodate the needs of both partners, consider calling your doctor or a sleep centre. Since snoring is so common, we tend to think it is just something with which we have to put up. This is not true. Snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder called sleep apnea and it can be easily diagnosed and treated.  Once treated, both partners can get a refreshing night’s sleep while enjoying each other’s company in the same bed.