Getting new (snoring) partner to lose weight?

fluffnutter

My OH no longer snores after losing three stone. If he is keen to reduce the likelihood of snoring and he is overweight (a collar size of 18" would suggest he is unless he's Jonny Wilkinson ) then the first thing he should do is lose weight.

This doesn't have to be an ultimatum, nor does it have to be about anything other than snoring, i.e. you don't have to nag him about being healthy, or try to 'improve' him. But if it's important for him to share a bed with you, then why wouldn't he want to think about the reasons he might snore? As others have pointed out, weight might not be the only issue. But it's certainly the one to tackle first.

NAR

shegirl wrote: »

you do realise it's not only overweight people who snore,right?Even if he did lose weight it may not cure it...

Thank you for being so understanding, I hope I don't waken you all the time?

Jazee

McKneff wrote: »

I can see your point OP but losing weight may not do a thing.

I;m 7.5 stone and my OH says I sound like a train. He does actually say that it is worse on say Friday or Saturday when Ive had a couple of vino's

My DH stopped snoring completely when he gave up drinking (and lost the beer belly too). There could be all sorts of factors at play here. It has to be his decision if he loses weight or takes another option, your role should really be to support but try not to nag!

scooby088

OP I'd suggest ear plugs for both of you, you for in the night, and him for in the daytime so he doesn't have to listen to your moaning:rotfl:

choccybuttons

Hi

10 years married to an extremely skinny snorer. Stopping smoking has helped. We.got an humidifier in bedroom and that's helped. I wear earplugs at night and they give me the best sleep ever.

Mojisola

Even if he does lose weight, he might still snore - okay, but he's going to be healthier in all sorts of other ways. If he has foot and leg trouble, being overweight is only going to make that worse.

If he loses weight and still stores, then it would be worth looking at other reasons for the snoring or ways that mean you can cope with it if it can't be stopped.

It may be too early to do anything about it now but if he's "the one", you'll have to try at some point. Won't the fact that you can't sleep make him interested in taking action?

piglet74

I was the worlds worse snorer!

I could be heard from downstairs, over the tv, my hubby often took to the sofa,

As u can see from my sig. I had a lot of weight to loose, but I have hardly snored at all since I lost only one stone, so even a small amount of weight loss may help, tho I am not saying this is the main cause either

Slinky_Malinky

It would be better if your OH spoke to his GP as the message to lose weight would be better coming from the doctor than coming from you. Also, the doctor needs to rule out the possibility of sleep apnoea which is when you briefly stop breathing in your sleep.

Also, I know of several couples who are very happy in their relationships but choose to sleep in seperate rooms due to snoring. I was married to a snorer and am a light sleeper - it was torture.

19lottie82

OP, I'd send him to the docs re his snoring, and hope the GP mentions weightloss, so you don't have to!

jjblondie

Thanks for all the replies - I think that the doctors is probably a good idea because, as you say, that way it's not coming from me. Now it's just the issue of him deciding that he wants to go there!

It's also good that many pointed out it's not just size which can lead to snoring, so perhaps we'll also find a solution less awkward for him. Until that point, earplugs it will be.