Ever been around someone that was attempting to quit smoking?
410166
I was a smoker for what seemed to be eternity.  The worst was smoking around someone who was attempting to quit.  They would claim it didn't bother them, insist I light up, and then drool and twitch during each drag I took.  It was painful for both of us.  On the other hand, I have also been around smokers after I first stopped smoking.  It was pure torture.  Just the smell of the cigarette alone was enough to send me into tremors.  Sometimes I would break down and bum a cigarette.  I couldn't get away with that too often because I'd get the "Oh, so you didn't quit smoking you just quit buying" speech.  Even when I wasn't around smokers, my mind would obsess about smoking.  I'd think to myself, maybe I'll just have one after dinner.  Or, maybe I'll just smoke when I have a few drinks.  I'll just keep an emergency pack in the freezer just in case I really need one.  Well, eventually all the obsessing ended and I came to the realization that I'm better off not smoking.  But, truth be known, there are still some times when I'm sipping some Pinot, watching the sunset when a nice Dunhill would hit the spot.  *sigh*
541988
Smoking.... i was sitting on the bench at a bus stop and a guy sat down beside me and lit a cigarrette without any regard for me. He didn't care that he was blowing smoke in my face the second that he lit the damn thing. i got up and walked to the side, out of the way of the smoke. i felt like he was totally inconsiderate. i was going to say something but sometimes i don't really know what to say. then, two days later another guy did the same thing. finally i asked him if he could go somewhere else and smoke because the smoke was getting in my face. he did but i irks me when people are considerate while smoking a cancerstick.  if i wanted smoke in my face, then i would smoke. he is welcome to kill himself, but please don't kill me in the process....
828149
Smokers can sometimes be rude, especially if you ask them politely to smoke somewhere else and they won't, but the stupidity issue is a proven thing. \nNo smoker is stupid enough to not know what it does to them, and to others around them, but they ARE stupid enough to keep smoking.....\nI wish I could help the ones who wanted to quit. I see how much my parents struggle to quit.\n\nConsidering your situation, it's a public health issue. If your landlord doesn't so anything about it, take him to court. You'll win.\nThere are so many laws to protect non-smokers these days, and it's a serious issue.\nI wish you the best of luck.
423813
I am currently trying to quit smoking myself. It is the hardest thing I have ever done!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been using the patch to help with the cravings, but the adhesive on them is giving me a rash, and they don't stay put very well. I can honestly say that any of the remedies out on the market will help, the small amount of medication contained in them is extremely safe compared to the toxic chemicals found in cigarettes. You might think that I am insane, but I printed a book off of the internet called "Never take another Puff", it really opened my eyes on alot of things about smoking. You can get it by going to nevertakeanotherpuff.com. I also do a little exercise that I saw discussed on an episode of Oprah, every time I see my reflection in a mirror, a window etc... I say to myself...I AM NOT A SMOKER, SMOKERS ARE DISGUSTING, THEY SMELL BAD...ETC. I AM A BEAUTIFUL ___________ (fill in gender)and BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE DO NOT SMOKE. It sounds silly, but it does give you a boost of will power. Just don't give up the fight. The average smoker will attempt 7 times to quit before kicking the habit, I am on my 3rd...lol Good luck and I will say a prayer for you, peace.
26831
Yes, I quit smoking over two years ago now. I smoked for about 7 years previously. How did I do it? Well, what worked for me was patches and counselling. Yeah, I can't think why anyone would want to try and quit any drug of dependence without some kind of assistance (especially nicotine). If you're a regular smoker, for example, you're going to go freaking nuts at times while the nicotine is exiting your system. At least get some patches, gum, or whatever so that you don't go mental! Also, you might want to ring a support number for quitters. I used Quitline in Australia. They helped enormously.
965916
Haven't used it... didn't even know it existed until recently...  I had tried the Ziban method a few years ago and it worked well... Was off smoking for over a year...  Then my father dies soon after and certain people in my family start causing conflicts... but that's a bit off topic to get into...LOL
216679
The only way a smoker can quit smoking, is if he is good and ready to quit.  Pestering him about will only make it worse.  If he is actively trying to quit, continue to tell him how proud you are of him, but other than that there is really nothing you can do to help.\nIf you don't want to date a smoker than you should seriously consider breaking up with him, though.  What if he never quits?  Only stay with him if you are sure that you wouldn't mind living the rest of your life with a smoker.  If you wouldn't mind your children being raised with cigarettes in the environment.  I'm not saying that staying with a smoker if an awful thing, but it all has to be taken into consideration.
808876
She already knows that you support her in not smoking, the only thing that you can do is continue to let her know that her smoking hurts you and that you would support her efforts to quit. Don't berate her, it will only make her resent you. The final decision is hers and hers alone. Many people successfully give up smoking, but it takes tremendous willpower and there are probably even more ex-smokers in the world than smokers.
431175
I would tell my friend what this girl did to me and see what she says. But I have been in that situation before. My friend liked this girl who smoked and was really bad. I just ignored it though.
236232
Tell them how you feel about their smoking however pushing them to stop cold turkey is not the answer. Tell them what happens to smokers and go from there , besides is it really worth the relationship that you have with them?
42506
Maybe because the people around you are. I found that I never smoked unless I was in a bar and all the people around me were smoking. After a few drinks I was more apt to bum one off someone.
50828
if he is THE ONE, he'd quit for me.\n\neven if he wasn't the one, a guy that considers quitting FOR ME would be incredibly sweet.\n\nin retrospect, thats probably a pretty good way to get a girl..if she wasnt driven away by your smoking in the first place...hee
629496
maybe they smoke too much
328352
well, i haven't tried this personally but a bunch of people have told me that it really works. they have hypnotherapists now who supposedly can hypnotize you into quitting smoking. i'll admit that i'm skeptical, but again, lots of people have told me they tried it and have been able to quit cold turkey.
1057099
I dont know I am trying myself.  every week on monday I try again to quit.  on tuesday I buy another pack.  It is hard.  I am getting better. though.  just keep trying.  Pick one day of the week where you are not going to smoke, but leave your self one or 2 emergency cigaretts for when someone will die if you cant smoke and try to make it the whole with out touching them.  If you can great if not well try again next week.  It takes practice.
825716
The only person a smoker is dishonest with is themselves.  They smell, their second hand smoke stinks, and they are putting their own longevity at risk (which is their choice).  There is no correlation otherwise.  I'm glad I finally quit lying to myself.
50668
Yes, definitely. You are obviously doing this because you love them both and make her see this. Don't go on telling her to quit smoking because she'll only keep on doing this, she knows by now that it's bad for both of them, so try to make a compromise with her to make it alot healthier for her daughter even when she smokes. Like don't smoke when she's there, step outside or go to another room. Maybe in her own time she will quit smoking but make her understand that she can't continue smoking when her daughter is there.