| If your spouse has a snoring problem, there are | | | | A casual conversation, is usually what most spouses |
| several ways to let them know that you are | | | | will respond to. Although, this is probably the one |
| concerned. Although, snoring may be a touchy | | | | way that will take the longest for results. Let them |
| subject for some people, it is a problem that should | | | | know that they snore, and it's not easy for you to |
| be looked into. How to approach a spouse with a | | | | sleep at night. This should be done in passing or in a |
| problem that is personal to them in nature, depends | | | | semi-jovial way. This works sometimes because it is |
| on their personality. If they are the type that likes to | | | | less of a hostile way to present a problem, and they |
| be spoken to literally and/or in a blunt manner, the | | | | won't have the opportunity to feel defensive. |
| direct approach is best. If they don't know they | | | | If you don't know how to let your partner know |
| snore, or don't believe you, a casual tone is the best | | | | about his or her snoring problem, and conversation |
| way of communication. When all else fails, go | | | | won't work, go shopping for them. Some people are |
| shopping for them. | | | | procrastinators, so even if you let them know, it |
| A direct approach, usually means that your spouse is | | | | may take a while for them to take action. Purchase a |
| comfortable with talking about personal matters and | | | | top rated product or two and lay them on the |
| isn't sensitive about issues. Let them know that they | | | | bathroom counter, or nightstand at bed time. They |
| snore, and you are worried about them. Concern | | | | may not like this, but they will usually take the |
| should be shown for your spouse, before you let | | | | initiative to use them. |
| them know how much it bothers you. Once you've | | | | Some people are not comfortable talking about |
| shown concern, go ahead and let them know that | | | | snoring, because it is embarrassing. If you are having |
| you can't sleep well because of it. Even if they don't | | | | trouble with communicating how you feel, don't |
| want to do something about it for them, they will | | | | forget that a little note is always an option, as well. |
| usually want to do something to help you sleep | | | | Keep your spouse informed about how well products |
| better. | | | | are working, so they feel supported in the effort. |