Definition: Being awakened by your partner's snoring, having your sleep disrupted many times throughout the night, and having your concentration at work being negatively affected by the resulting fatique is called spousal arousal syndrome.
Spousal Arousal Syndrome
By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com
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