In the meantime, consider earplugs—the good kind, not the foam ones that fall out. There are custom-molded ones that cost $50 and silence a jet engine. Or, do what I do: play white noise on a speaker, loudly enough to drown him out but softly enough that you don’t hear your own thoughts. Some people l worry “what if he stops breathing and I don’t hear?” Relax—he’ll wake you with a snort the second he’s in trouble, like a biological alarm clock.
Ultimately, remember that his snoring is a crappy love language. It means he’s comfortable enough to be a noisy mess next to you. That’s sweet in theory, annoying in practice. So, try the side-sleeping trick, banish the bedtime booze, and maybe invest in a good sleep mask. If all else fails, buy a second mattress and put it in the guest room—call it “couples’ separate sleeping arrangement for sanity.” And if anyone asks, just say he’s a very passionate sleeper. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
