If you live in New York, Washington D.C., or Connecticut, chances are you’re struggling every night next to someone who snores — or you’re the culprit yourself. However, those who live in the West are the least likely to do so.
Those are just some of the findings of a new poll of 2,000 American adults quizzed about their sleep situations.
While obviously annoying, having a partner who saws logs all night causes other problems for those who sleep beside them — or try to. Nearly half of those polled say being with a snorer also haunts their days, too, making them more tired because of how it affects their sleep. A quarter of those who live with someone who snores admitted to snapping at somebody the next day because of their sleep-deprived state.
Men are more apt to snore, according to the poll, which reports 51% of men do. However, women aren’t off the hook: while 57% of guys say they snore, just 46% of women cop to the fact that they saw away at night.
The snorers were also asked if anyone has described their nocturnal noises. Twenty-one percent say it’s been called a “growl,” with 16% saying it’s more like a saw. But for ten percent, and their significant others, it’s worse: They’ve been told they “roar” in their sleep, or that it sounds like a train is barreling into the bedroom with every breath.
Eight percent say their snoring more closely resembles the breathing of Darth Vader — even without the scary black helmet.
Overall, 21% consider their partner’s snoring to be their most annoying habit — even more so than leaving their shoes lying around and spending too much time on their cellphones.
Survey questions, methodology and results have not been verified or endorsed by ABC News or The Walt Disney Company.