Ann Landers


Dear Ann Landers: Blessings on the woman who misses the sound of her husband snoring. She must be a heavy sleeper.

I dearly love my husband, too, but his snoring has become a health hazard for me. I have two young children and a full-time job with a long commute. A decent night's sleep is not a luxury. It's something I need in order to keep going.

I am thankful my husband is alive and well and in my bed, but I wish he didn't make such a racket at night. -- Sleeping on the Couch in Pittsburgh

Dear Pitts.: Your husband may be "alive," but he might not be well. Snoring can be a symptom of serious health problems, and your husband should see a sleep specialist. In many cases, however, there is a simple surgical procedure that will alleviate his snoring and get you off that couch. If your husband loves you, he will look into it.

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