Like others have mentioned try those strip things what you put on your nose and they're meant to stop you snoring, or get some ear plugs. I sympathize with you because I can't stand it when someone is snoring it pisses me off so much (even though I do it myself). Anyways about the bonding thing James, he's your brother people are gonna come and go your brother will always be there (well in most cases). Just try and make more of an effort have a laugh with him or make a joke about something honestly it sounds silly but it works, I do it with my sister from time to time and then we get on for a bit laughing and joking.