It may sound silly if you're not personally affected by this condition - but snoring damages relationships.

Snoring in one partner often causes sleep deprivation in the other partner.

And being prevented from sleeping night after night by a loudly snoring mate can cause resentment.

While snoring can be the final straw that breaks up a bad relationship, it can also disrupt a good relationship.

Some partners of snorers resort to sleeping in separate rooms - and even then they often can't escape the noise and get the rest they desperately need.

If your mate snores, don't suffer in silence.

And don't let snoring damage an otherwise loving relationship.

In a kind way, let your partner know about his or her snoring and how it affects you - and schedule a medical appointment to have the condition evaluated and a treatment plan arranged.

You'll be amazed at how a peaceful night's sleep can strengthen a relationship, after enduring a history of snoring.