Snoring can cause problems in relationships because of the disrupted sleep of the sleeping partner. The partner's sleep is interrupted by the loud sound. The partner may try to stop the other person's snoring, or they may simply lie awake wishing they were asleep. Sleep partners of heavy snorers awaken over twenty times per hour, which severely cuts into the quality and quantity of their sleep. This is not just time awake, but also disrupted sleep cycles all night long.
Many partners of snorers decide to sleep in separate rooms, and the relationship becomes strained. The resulting lack of bedtime chatting and physical intimacy can lead to the end of the relationship. Snoring results in no one wanting to sleep with the snorer, and the snorer becomes isolated. The social ramifications make snoring a serious problem.
