When it's a one-way street...part 2

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That is a tough one. But perhaps something like, "H, I understand how you feel about us sleeping together and respect your views on this. The problem is that I really don't sleep well because you snore and twitch throughout the night. Do you have any ideas about how we can make this work for both of us. I know this is important for you and it is important for me too. I'd really like to find some way for us to work this out."

Give him time to think about it but don't harp on it. If he hasn't gotten back to you in a day or so, bring it up again but this time say something like. "H, remember we talked about the sleeping arrangements the other day? Have you been able to come up with any ideas? I was doing some research and here are some ideas that have been suggested...... What do you think?"

Give him time to process. He is not going to expect this approach from you and he is probably not going to know what to make of this new approach of yours.

Sit back and let him process and see what develops.