Top bedtime irritation? Snoring

London - It might not seem a lot to ask from a loved one. But a good night’s sleep, it appears, is one of the things we find most difficult to offer each other.

Millions of Britons are losing vital hours of shut-eye because of a partner’s disturbances.

Not surprisingly, the number one complaint is snoring.

But around half are disturbed by their spouse hogging the duvet, while four in ten complain of fidgeting.

Other infuriating habits to make the top ten include sweating and bad breath.

Some 74 percent of Britons claimed they lost seven hours of sleep a week due to their partner’s bedtime annoyances. And ten percent of couples would rather share their bed with a pet rather than their other half.

Despite the moans, more than half of couples said they enjoyed quality time in bed with their loved one, with 59 percent indulging in pillow talk and 49 percent enjoying a cuddle between the sheets.

Making important life decisions is also a popular bedtime activity, with one in ten discussing whether to start a family.

The survey of 1 000 Britons, for the bed retailer Dreams, revealed that bedrooms can turn into battlefields with one in ten also saying they bicker about mothers-in-law, friends and family gossip. Where to go next on holiday is also a common cause of night-time arguments.

Psychologist Emma Kenny said: “When it comes to bed behaviour behind closed doors, it would seem we as a nation have many aggravating habits.

“But despite these bedtime irritants, the bed is still considered an important place for couples to bond.”

Top ten most annoying bedroom habits:

Snoring, 54 percent;

Hogging the duvet, 46;

Sleeping naked, 41;

Fidgeting, 40;

Sneaking on to your partner’s side of the bed, 35;

Passing wind, 34;

Bad morning breath, 27;

Sweating, 26;

Letting pets into bed, 17;