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Re: Ask HN: Help to solve this problem

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Post by rikacomet »

zeynalov wrote: post #4
rikacomet wrote: post #2

How about a vibrating alarm clock http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-wake-up-with-vibratin...

I tried to sleep with my watch to see if I would sleep with a vibrating watch if it would exist. I saw that it's very uncomfortable to sleep with a watch. And existing vibrating watches aree too expensive I think. Also vibrating gadgets make noise.

well, thats a very bad situation you are in. I can imagine, how one wouldn't like to disturb his/her most beloved one. Think it through, whether a vibrating watch is your thing, or just your phone and her phone as well. Or perhaps, try headphones, my cousin use to wake up to songs, and if you only have headphones, you won't wake up your partner.

Re: Ask HN: Help to solve this problem

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Post by Cybermack »

- Hybrid bed with memory foam and sleepmaster combined that only vibrates on the side you sleep on - Appeal to your senses depending on which side you sleep on. Spray of water device, touch/smack in he face, smell of waffles, sounds that appeal to individualy (raindrops, sensual voice, etc) - Hire a butler to wake you up independently if you are rich - Get into a fight with your spouse and sleep in different bedrooms

Re: Ask HN: Help to solve this problem

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Post by sensosam »

Both go to bed 30 mins earlier so she gets the same amount of sleep? Or alternatively, suggest that you start going for a jog/whatever together in the mornings so she has an incentive to wake up the same time as you.

Sorry that it's not the most high-tech of solutions. I could probably make an app for monitoring both of those if it helps :-S

Re: Ask HN: Help to solve this problem

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Post by stevekemp »

rikacomet wrote: post #2

How about a vibrating alarm clock http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-wake-up-with-vibratin...

A few years ago I was living with a light-sleeper, and I was doing some commuting which involved early mornings.

To get up and avoid disturbing her I bought a "vibrating alarm clock for the deaf". Put it under the pillow, and it woke me up and left her sleeping. Definitely a good purchase.

Re: Ask HN: Help to solve this problem

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Post by rikacomet »

stevekemp wrote: post #16
rikacomet wrote: post #2

How about a vibrating alarm clock http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-wake-up-with-vibratin...

A few years ago I was living with a light-sleeper, and I was doing some commuting which involved early mornings. To get up and avoid disturbing her I bought a "vibrating alarm clock for the deaf". Put it under the pillow, and it woke me up and left her sleeping. Definitely a good purchase.

I'm taken! why didn't I thought that how the heck did deaf people wake up for work .. really, I had no idea how difficult it is for those of them who work.

Re: Ask HN: Help to solve this problem

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Post by jlengrand »

My parents had the same problem and kinda solved it by using light alarm clocks. As they sleep back to back, having light one side doesn't wake the other up.

I'd definitely not wake up only with light though, I am far too much of a deep sleeper :s

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Natural-Sunrise-Alarm-Clock-Simulato...

Coupled with nature sounds, it might be perfect :).

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