Most of us are aware of the fact that financial woes and infidelity are two of the major reasons that lead to divorces in the United States. However, several people often fail to understand the fact that the sleep disorder, snoring, is the third largest cause of break-ups and divorces in the country.

A recent study conducted by experts in the field of medical science revealed that couples, in which one partner is suffering from snoring issues, would have more disagreements when compared to other couples. In addition to that, the study further pointed out the fact that couples who belong to the former category will also argue and fight more than normal couples do.

A Married Couples Sleep Study recently evaluated the quality of life, marriage satisfaction, and sleepiness, of about 10 people. This was done to identify how the sleeping disorders of the husband affect his wife. The result obtained from the study revealed a shocking conclusion that couples who are facing sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea and snoring are more likely to get divorced.

Rosalind Cartwright, who is the founder of the Sleep Disorders Center at Rush University Medical Center, said, “This is a frequent problem within marriages that nobody is paying enough attention to. Couples who struggle with sleep apnea have a high-divorce rate. Can we save marriages by treating sleep apnea? It’s a question we hope to answer.”

During the study, the participating couples spent a few nights in the lab while health care providers evaluated their sleep patterns to determine how the snoring issues of one’s partner affected his/her sleep quality. Cartwright added, “Our early results are showing that the wife’s sleep is indeed deprived due to the husband’s noisy nights. This is not a mild problem. The lack of sleep for both partners puts a strain on the marriage and creates a hostile and tense situation.”

She concluded by stating, “The strain on the marriage was evident. The couple was fighting all the time and the surveys revealed low satisfaction with the marriage, especially when it came to effective communication.” So, if you or your partner is struggling with snoring issues, and if you wish not to disturb the sleep quality of your partner, you should consider investing in an anti snoring mouthpiece or any other effective snoring aids to treat the condition as soon as possible.