Key Highlights
- Sara Cox shares a “depressing” marriage update on her nighttime struggles with her husband Ben Cyzer.
- Ben’s snoring causes Sara to move into a separate bedroom at night, affecting their sleep quality.
- The couple has three children together and one from Sara’s previous marriage.
- Sara recently completed the Great Northern Marathon for BBC Children in Need, raising over £10 million.
Sara Cox Opens Up About Nighttime Struggles with Husband Ben Cyzer
BBC Radio 2 star Sara Cox has revealed a “depressing” aspect of her marriage to husband Ben Cyzer, sharing how his snoring affects their nighttime routine. In an interview on The Teen Commandments podcast, Sara discussed the challenges she faces when trying to sleep next to Ben.
Sara explained that while Ben’s breathing doesn’t bother her during the day, any slight noises at night, including his snoring, can disrupt her sleep and lead her to move into a separate bedroom. She described the situation as feeling like an animal on high alert for predators during a wildlife documentary.
The Impact of Snoring
Sara’s experience with Ben’s snoring has led her to reflect on how nighttime noises can amplify anxiety, particularly as she ages. At 50 years old, Sara noted that even waking up at three in the morning is now a source of concern rather than a non-issue.
She shared, “I think there’s a bit of anxiety in there. I remember in my twenties if I woke up at like half one, I probably wouldn’t have been in bed at half one, but if I woke up in the middle of the night and it was like 3am, in my twenties I’d be like, ‘Yeah, I’ve got lo of time to sleep, amazing’. Now I’m 50 I go, ‘F**k, it’s three, I’m not going to sleep, I’m never going to get back to sleep again’.”
Managing the Situation
Sara revealed that when Ben wakes her up at night due to his snoring, she gently nudges him. Despite this, they still end up sleeping in separate rooms, which Sara acknowledged as a “bit depressing.”
BBC Children in Need Challenge
Amidst the personal struggles, Sara recently completed an inspiring challenge for BBC Children in Need. She ran 135 miles from Kielder Forest on the border of Scotland and England to Pudsey in Yorkshire, raising over £10 million. Her journey was documented in the show “Sara Cox: Every Step of the Way for Children in Need,” which aired on BBC One.
In a statement following her challenge, Sara expressed the difficulty she faced: “It’s just the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’ve never known pain like it but then I’ve never had eye contact with so many amazing women as I’ve run along, who have just powered me on.”
Conclusion
Sara Cox’s openness about her personal struggles in marriage highlights the multifaceted nature of relationships. While Ben’s snoring may cause some inconvenience, their efforts to manage it and continue supporting each other through challenges such as raising three children together demonstrate a resilient partnership.
