Imagine being with someone for 11 years, having three kids together, and still struggling to wake them up every morning. That’s the reality for one exhausted stay-at-home mom who’s had enough of her boyfriend’s seemingly impossible-to-wake-up nature. Now, she’s questioning whether he has a sleep disorder or if she’s just overreacting due to her own sleep deprivation. Let’s dive into the details of this sleep-deprived saga.
The Morning Struggle Begins

An Hour-Long Alarm ⏰

Sleep Deprivation Intensifies

Stay-at-Home Mom Guilt

The Morning Confrontation ️

Nursing Woes

The Disorder Accusation

His Shocked Reaction

The Grumbling Continues

Tears and Frustration

Sleep Disorder or Overreaction?
This sleep-deprived stay-at-home mom is at her wit’s end trying to wake her boyfriend up every morning for the past 11 years. With three kids and a baby to care for, she’s questioning whether he has a sleep disorder or if she’s just overreacting due to her own exhaustion. After a morning confrontation, she’s left in tears and feeling guilty. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Stop being his alarm clock. Treat him like an adult. ✅

NTA accuses husband of shirking work and leaving childcare burden

Partner refuses to seek medical help for sleep disorder. NTA.

Partner oversleeping? NTA for not waking him up.

Suggesting medical help for boyfriend’s sleep disorder. Helpful replies.

Partner’s sleep disorder puts family in danger, NTA suggests solutions

Take care of your own sleep. Let him find his solution.

Let him sleep or let him go?

Partner’s sleep disorder causing distress, NTA for wanting change.

Sleep separately and let him figure it out

Don’t take any chances, get him checked for sleep apnea

NTA. Encourage him to seek medical help for sleep apnea.

Stop being his alarm clock. Encourage him to see a specialist ☕

Understanding sleep disorders: NTA needs sleep specialist referral.

Waking up a difficult partner: NTA or just sleep-deprived?

Couple’s long-standing sleep issue leads to explosive argument. ESH.

Concerned partner seeks advice for boyfriend’s sleep disorder.

Don’t be his servant. NTA. Time to set boundaries.


Concerned girlfriend suggests filming boyfriend’s sleep disorder to show doctor.

Stop enabling him and let him face the consequences.

Stop coddling him, he’s an adult capable of taking care

Don’t be his mother, have a calm talk instead.

Being a SAHM is a full-time job. NTA. Prioritize self-care ♀️

User suggests a solution to girlfriend’s sleep-deprived problem.

Stop waking him up unless he asks you to. NAH.

Stand your ground and let him wake up by himself

Concerned girlfriend suggests a letter to help boyfriend’s sleep disorder

OP’s boyfriend’s sleep disorder affecting child, mother & job

⚡ Shocking suggestion for waking up!

Untreated sleep apnea is dangerous. Encourage him to seek treatment!
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Both parties have faults. Consider buying a sonic boom alarm.
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Sleep-deprived spouse frustrated with partner’s outrage at waking methods. NTA

Encourage communication and medical help for better sleep.

Suggests possible mineral deficiency causing boyfriend’s sleepiness.

Unexpected revelation in the comments section

Sleep apnea causing relationship issues for SAHM and partner

Narcolepsy or sleep apnea? Urgent sleep study needed, NTA.

Both parties need to have a mature conversation about sleep.

Super Soaker solution for sleep-deprived girlfriend. NTA.

Tips for waking up someone with potential sleep disorder.

Validating a possible sleep disorder with empathy and advice.

Partner should wake up on his own. Inappropriate comments to kids.

Commenter calls out lazy boyfriend, demands accountability
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Possible infidelity causing sleep deprivation?

Could his sleep disorder be related to a heart condition?

Sleep disorder or sleep-deprived? NTA gets a pass

Commenter suggests taking a break from ‘stupid’ boyfriend.

Lazy or sleep disorder? NTA mom cares for kids alone.

Partner’s sleep struggles may require medical attention, not your responsibility.

Offering to help without enabling.

Suggests recording wake up attempts to prove boyfriend’s laziness.

Sleep disorder or not, tough love is necessary.

Stop being his mother. Set boundaries and let him learn.

Stay-at-home moms work overtime without pay and deserve respect. NTA.

Don’t blame yourself, it’s his responsibility. Is he entitled?

Don’t jump into medical appointments, research together. NAH.

Sleep-deprived partner seeks advice on snoring boyfriend. NTA.

Make him get himself up. First time he’s late, it’s on him

11 years of being his alarm clock? NTA for wanting out ⏳

Let him adult and get an alarm clock ️⏰

NTA. Suggests vibrating pads instead of being his alarm. ⏰

Wife’s creative solution to husband’s sleep problem

Protect yourself with a taser! NTA wins.

Improve your SO’s sleep quality with Amazon’s alarm options

Let him wake himself up! NTA comment and replies.

Try setting an alarm and observe. NTA. ⏰

When it comes to waking up, some people are just selective

Partner’s sleep disorder causing strain, but communication is key. NTA.

Record his behavior to show him his sleep disorder symptoms
