UK Wedding News
17/09/2013
The results emerged from a study of 2,000 adults, which was carried out by home security specialist Yale, also found most men would rather stay in bed than get up and check the house isn't being burgled.
Around one in four men pretend to be asleep when they hear a "bump in the night", in order to avoid having to go and investigate the noise, while four in 10 men said they never check on strange noises because they "know there is nothing to worry about".
A further one in five men even admitted that their wide is '"braver than they are".
Elsewhere, one in 10 men are "too scared" to venture downstairs to check out any unusual noises, preferring to let their other half get up to investigate.
While imaginations wreak havoc, the reality is usually less frightening - the most common night-time disturbances waking us up are car alarms, cats fighting, a partner snoring, thunder, and heavy rain. The study revealed four in 10 have woken to a noise in the night and been convinced someone was breaking in, but many discover they heard the neighbours arguing, talking too loudly in the garden, playing loud music or having problems keeping their pets under control.
Other sleep disruptions include drunken people in the street, children getting up with night terrors or dreams, and open doors and windows banging.
In fact, the average woman polled has 11 sleepless nights during the average month, while men sleep a little easier, experiencing just eight. When it comes to ensuring they get a good night's sleep, one in 20 people still check under the bed before getting in each evening.
A further two thirds of women and 56% of men have a night time routine to make sure they have checked all windows and doors before going to be, yet 44% of ladies, and 28% of blokes often lie in bed worrying they haven't locked the back or front door. For a fifth of couples, this then develops into an argument about who should get up to check the door is locked.
Going even further, a fifth of Brits have a weapon lying underneath or next to the bed, for security and peace of mind, with the most common 'weapons' found in British bedrooms include baseball bats, heavy torches, walking sticks and golf clubs.
A spokesman for Yale said: "While the study indicates that women are generally more fearful and worried about strange noises heard in the middle of the night, there is a large percentage of men who feel the same and will do anything to avoid leaving the safety of their bedroom.
"In the majority of cases, noises in the small hours are caused by the weather, pets or the neighbours, but in the middle of the night it is easy to let our imaginations run wild.
"Suddenly the prospect of creeping downstairs in the darkness can be really daunting, and something couples will do anything to avoid.
"Sometimes it is a good idea to get piece of mind by double checking all the locks on doors and windows before going to bed, just to ensure a better night's sleep."
The most common night-time noises are:
1. Thunder
2. Heavy rain
3. Car alarm
4. Partner snoring
5. Phone going off
6. Cat's fighting
7. Drunken people in the street
8. Own pet
9. Car doors closing
10. Burglar alarm
(JP/CD)
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1 In 5 Men Send Partner To Check For Danger At Night
One in five men would happily send their wife to check out a strange noise downstairs in the middle of the night, a new study has revealed.The results emerged from a study of 2,000 adults, which was carried out by home security specialist Yale, also found most men would rather stay in bed than get up and check the house isn't being burgled.
Around one in four men pretend to be asleep when they hear a "bump in the night", in order to avoid having to go and investigate the noise, while four in 10 men said they never check on strange noises because they "know there is nothing to worry about".
A further one in five men even admitted that their wide is '"braver than they are".
Elsewhere, one in 10 men are "too scared" to venture downstairs to check out any unusual noises, preferring to let their other half get up to investigate.
While imaginations wreak havoc, the reality is usually less frightening - the most common night-time disturbances waking us up are car alarms, cats fighting, a partner snoring, thunder, and heavy rain. The study revealed four in 10 have woken to a noise in the night and been convinced someone was breaking in, but many discover they heard the neighbours arguing, talking too loudly in the garden, playing loud music or having problems keeping their pets under control.
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Other sleep disruptions include drunken people in the street, children getting up with night terrors or dreams, and open doors and windows banging.
In fact, the average woman polled has 11 sleepless nights during the average month, while men sleep a little easier, experiencing just eight. When it comes to ensuring they get a good night's sleep, one in 20 people still check under the bed before getting in each evening.
A further two thirds of women and 56% of men have a night time routine to make sure they have checked all windows and doors before going to be, yet 44% of ladies, and 28% of blokes often lie in bed worrying they haven't locked the back or front door. For a fifth of couples, this then develops into an argument about who should get up to check the door is locked.
Going even further, a fifth of Brits have a weapon lying underneath or next to the bed, for security and peace of mind, with the most common 'weapons' found in British bedrooms include baseball bats, heavy torches, walking sticks and golf clubs.
A spokesman for Yale said: "While the study indicates that women are generally more fearful and worried about strange noises heard in the middle of the night, there is a large percentage of men who feel the same and will do anything to avoid leaving the safety of their bedroom.
"In the majority of cases, noises in the small hours are caused by the weather, pets or the neighbours, but in the middle of the night it is easy to let our imaginations run wild.
"Suddenly the prospect of creeping downstairs in the darkness can be really daunting, and something couples will do anything to avoid.
"Sometimes it is a good idea to get piece of mind by double checking all the locks on doors and windows before going to bed, just to ensure a better night's sleep."
The most common night-time noises are:
1. Thunder
2. Heavy rain
3. Car alarm
4. Partner snoring
5. Phone going off
6. Cat's fighting
7. Drunken people in the street
8. Own pet
9. Car doors closing
10. Burglar alarm
(JP/CD)
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