hi, all.... my boyfriend finally decided that he is ready to quit cigarettes. i quit about 4 years ago and for some reason it was really easy for me, and i never wanted to go back. i know it is not like that for most ppl. he used to smoke 1-2 packs a day, but the last year or so, he's down to less than a pack a day, mostly due to my nagging (which i've stopped--i know, i know, he has to WANT to quit) and my "no smoking in the apt" rule. so, he bought some niccotine gum, and some Quest cigarettes, the low nicotine ones that are s'posed to help you quit. he just started yesterday. (2 pieces of gum, 4 ish Quest cigs, and 3 "real" cigs yesterday) well, i really want to support him, without nagging. i told him to do his best and that if it doesn't work, i'll still be proud of him for trying. i told him he did a good job yesterday. i know it's soooo hard for some people, and most pple have been through this at least once, either themselves or with a loved one....so, what else can i do to help and support him? thanks. peace. LP
Ah... I smoked a pack a day for 5 years. Quit a couple weeks ago. Its only bad for a couple days, but those couple days drag on forever if you use the patch/gum etc. Cold turkey is the only way to go.
make him wear a ring braclet or some type of reminder that he cant simply get away from that symbolizes how much you love him, and all hed be giving up if he continues to smoke and through his life away.
