### Hashtags: #SleepDeprivation #FamilyDynamics #RelationshipIssues
Don’t let my fiancé sleep, then you don’t get to sleep either. 😴
I recently found myself caught in the middle of a sleep war between my fiance and his mother, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the saga. If you’re dealing with similar family dynamics or just want to hear a juicy story about sleep deprivation and revenge, then buckle up because I’ve got a tale for you.
### Understanding the Schedules
My fiancé, let’s call him Max, works long hours with late shifts, while his mom, Jolene, has a part-time job and a different schedule. This clash in their work hours has led to some serious sleep disruption and tension in the household.
### The Morning Invasion
Every morning, like clockwork, Jolene barges into Max’s room at 7am, completely disregarding the fact that he probably didn’t get home until 2am. She is loud, excited to share her day’s plans, and clearly unaware of the exhaustion Max is facing from his late shifts.
### The Retaliation
Max, being fed up with the constant disturbance to his sleep, decided to retaliate. When he gets home at 2am, he makes it a point to go into Jolene’s room and wake her up, just to bother her and interrupt her sleep—exactly how she does to him.
### Escalating the Battle
As of now, Jolene is still oblivious to the connection between her morning wake-up calls and Max’s late-night disturbances. Stay tuned for a potential part two, where I’ll share the result of us stepping it up a notch in this sleep-deprivation battle.
### The Impact of Sleep Deprivation
Lack of sleep can have serious effects on our physical and mental health. It can lead to:
– Reduced cognitive function
– Irritability and mood swings
– Increased stress and anxiety
– Weakened immune system
– Weight gain
– Impaired decision-making
### Tackling Sleep Deprivation
It’s clear that the ongoing sleep war in our household is not sustainable. Here are some strategies we can use to tackle sleep deprivation:
1. **Open Communication**: Sit down with Jolene and Max to discuss the impact of their conflicting schedules on each other’s sleep.
2. **Healthy Sleep Habits**: Encourage both Max and Jolene to establish a bedtime routine to ensure they get adequate rest despite their differing schedules.
3. **Respect Boundaries**: Set boundaries and communicate the importance of respecting each other’s sleep schedule.
4. **Noise-Canceling Solutions**: Invest in noise-canceling headphones or soundproofing to minimize disturbances during sleep hours.
### Conclusion
The battle for sleep in our household has reached new heights, and it’s time to find a peaceful resolution. By addressing the impact of sleep deprivation and implementing healthy sleep habits, we hope to bring an end to the ongoing disruption in our home. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this saga, where hopefully, we can find a happy ending for all involved.
Jokes on you. She probably loves the attention.
Has anyone actually told her not to do this?
Or for you two to move out?
Your “fiancé” still lives with his mom? Must be a serious relationship…
“she wants to see him and let him know what’s happening that day”…It would totally be annoying and he needs to tell her not to wake him up until a certain time, but the first thing I thought of when reading this is how lucky he is to have a mum that cares that much 🙂
HA! Interrupted sleep is not cool! Love the pettiness!
Ha, when I got married eons ago I worked midnight to 8am. My new wife would great me in the morning with a kiss and I would go to bed, but she kept waking me around noon, asking if I was planning to sleep all day. No amount of explaining my sleep schedule convinced her to let me sleep.
So I started calling her between 2 and 3 in the morning. She complained she was sleeping but I’d say, “You’ve been asleep for hours. Are you planning to sleep all night?”
I only had to do that two nights in a row before she became the guardian of my daytime sleep.
Funny, but communicating directly is probably more effective/healthy than hoping someone picks up a hint
This might be mind-blowing but have you considered telling your fiance to confront his mom about it ? Let me help you out :
Hey mom, I work long hours and I prefer to sleep. I’d love to hear about your day but not when it’s interrupting my sleep.
You’re welcome.
Edit: typo
Funny. But seriously, move out?
I mean, is it possible that by engaging in the same behavior you’re normalizing and reinforcing it?
Why not just talk to each other like rational people to fix the problem, rather than escalating petty revenge to make both of your lives worse.
Maybe she’s fully aware of the sleep issue but is lonely and would like to spend some time with her son. It’s a problem now, but someday she’ll no longer be around, and he’d wish to have those moments back again. He’s lucky to still have his mom.
Why is a 25 year old living with his mom?