Turn Off The News!
Maybe there are more serious underlying sleep disorder problems for your partner that would require a sleep expert to help them get a handle on some of their sleep issues. Maybe you might have to implement the extreme version of Ozzie and Harriet and actually sleep in separate rooms. It’s only for sleep purposes. You can always get together. In fact, it might be kind of romantic that way: “Hey fella, you want to come to my room tonight?!”
Instead of taking the last 30 minutes of your day and adding to your stress by listening to news stories about all the violence in the world or how you’re going to have to deal with weather problems for your morning commute or how your favorite team lost a big game in the final minutes, why not do something to help you relax. Maybe it’s reading a book or meditating, praying or knitting, spending time on a hobby or soaking in a nice warm bath. Use the last 30 minutes of your day to unwind not keep yourself wound up. When you’re feeling tired enough to go to sleep then hit the sack.
Get a new pillow! When your pillow starts to smell like you it’s time to get a new one. All the allergens contained in and on your pillow could be your problem. There are a lot of pillows to choose from so be willing to invest in a good pillow that supports your sleep comfort. Block out noise!