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BF wants to quit, but?


17 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
OK, as many of you know, I have a smoking BF as of recently. He has expressed desire to quit, but I'm a little weary about this. I know how we get when we quit... moody, irritable, cranky and sometimes, down right mean! It's REALLY early in the relationship and I'm not sure that him quitting is going to be a good thing this early on. I don't want to deter him from quitting, of course, but I also know what it's like and I know what to expect and I'm not sure this is good this early. At the same time, the stench is starting to get to me. He doesn�t smoke around me much (thank goodness!) but when he does, OH MY! I want to run out of the room! But to be honest, the smell I can handle. The worst part is that it causes A LOT of temptation to smoke when we�re out with friends. Last night, I easily could have lit up. I was miserable because EVERYONE was smoking except me! I felt so out of place! No, I�m not ending the relationship over this, though. But him quitting could end up being the end if he gets the way that many of us do. I mean, I'm sure that I could probably put up with it since I know what it's like and I know that it's temporary, but knowing how irritable he will probably be, I might end up annoying him because he's on edge anyway. I mean, you know how the little things that your friends and family did that used to not bother you, all of a sudden become the worst things in the world when you quit? That's what I'm worried about! What do you guys think? I don't want to tell him that he shouldn't quit, but I also don't know if him quitting will be good for this very new relationship. I also don't know how long I can stand the temptation everytime we go out! But what I know for sure is that I don't want to end this just because he smokes! I don't know what to do! Crave the Quit! Butterfly [IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/kissnflirt/butterfly3.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 275 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,896 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1135.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
17 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Luna/had enough, I know that you are both right. I haven't discouraged him from quitting and I won't. It's just that it's not exactly breaking my heart that he's not because I know what it's like. Had enough, I'm not so much afraid of how {b]I[/b] will react to his moodiness... it's how [b]HE[/b] will react to little annoyancies that would normally not bother a person that worries me more. Yes Luna, I am concerned about the temptation that it presents for me. I'll be honest... it does present a lot of temptations, but I'm pretty confident that I will never smoke... even the time with the lit cigarette in my hand, he took it from me, but I also handed it to him... it was a mutual decision. I guess it all boils down to the fact that I want him to quit, and yet I don't because I'm scared. I think I'm more scared than he is! Yes, it would be great if he actually quits and stays quit! But what if he quits and then doesn't make it? I'll be devastated! I know I will! I don't think I will handle that very well! I think I'd rather him not quit at all than quit, get my hopes up, and then go back to smoking! I just don't know what to do to support him. I'm not being pushy... the 2 times we've talked about it, he's brought it up. I know that he wants to quit, and I hope that he does quit. I just also hope that it doesn't prove to be the end of our relationship either. I mean, how ironic would that be?!?!?! I guess that's my biggest fear. If he quits and we stay together, then it's the best of both worlds. It's just that so much could go wrong if he quits... he could go back to smoking and I'll be let down, or we could end up fighting and break up. I guess I'm more scared than he is! Crave the Quit! Butterfly [IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c177/kissnflirt/butterfly3.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 275 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,897 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1135.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 20 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
17 years ago 0 66 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Geeze Butterfly Swimmer, be encouraging, no matter what. LOOK for the good in every situation in a person. I'm sure if you can tolerate his crankiness, etc, while he is trying to quit than you can tolerate any mood of his. I always hated my husband's anger and swore I would leave him when the kids got older because it was a real turn-off for me. Well I took a second look and asked myself what I saw in him. I had to look for all his positives and to this day and 20 and a half years later our marriage couldn't be stronger. Your BF has every right to quit whether you help him or not. If he is ready, give him support, all that you can. If his moods bother you during his quit, get him to write his feelings down in a book and later on in your lives, you'll both be laughing while you read through his book. Above all, get him to come on this site for support. We can help him too. There is GOOD in EVERYONE and if you can't find any good, lost cause. had enough [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/20/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 10 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 379 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
17 years ago 0 3368 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I think Luna said it all and said it best. When I first read the title to the thread ... I was thinking ... HEY!!! What do you mean ""want""???!!!! I already have Quit!!!! ... then I realized that BF meant boyfriend ... and not Breaking Free ... LOL!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 80 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,429 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $320 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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17 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Butterfly Swimmer, Keep in mind that you both need to keep your focus on your own quits. First let's talk about you: you've identified a potential trigger, what are you doing about it? how are you coping with cravings when you are out? how are you rewarding yourself for overcoming temptation? Next... Even if your BF reacts to those little annoyances, he will learn to deal with them just as he will have to learn to deal with all stressors smoke free. We can help him learn about all their is to know about quitting so send him over! If anything, getting through this together would help you strengthen your bond. Another idea is to celebrate your rewards together. Hope this helps, Danielle __________________________ The SSC Support Team
17 years ago 0 5195 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Just out of curiousity... which is more important here? His quitting or your relationship? I don't think there is any question here. If you are falling in love with this guy then you need to remember that love endures all. What is meant to be, will be. If your relationship is lost and his life is saved because he quit smoking, would you regret that? Something to think about. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 394 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,898 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1379 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 34 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
17 years ago 0 989 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
i would NOT ask him to delay his quit until you have been in the relationship longer. Imagine how you would feel if he got diagnosed with something before he stopped. Yeah, he might have anyway, but you would always wonder. This is his life he is fighting for. If he is smart, he will put this above everything else. And if you really care about HIM, then you will offer him NOTHING but your encouragement. Yeah, this is likely to cause problems in the relationship. But, you are strong and sane - he will be awful and insane. You will know what he is going through. You can be a more compassionate partner than most...or you can decide to give him some space until he is ready to refocus on you. Remember, that if he stops, you may feel abandoned. He will have to make this quit the most important thing in his life. But Pam - in the long run, you KNOW in your heart that this is sooo worth it. If you stay together, this will be the most important thing, the most important gift he could ever give himself and your relationship. Jump up and down that he is even considering it! On another note, I know you do not want advice about staying in this relationship with a smoker. And I understand you not wanting to end it because of his smoking. But....be VERY careful. You are admitting to major temptations and almost slipping. You are on a VERY slippery slope. Unless you develop some very strong coping skills to deal with his and his friend's smoking, the result is predictable. Take care, dear friend. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/15/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 471 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,796 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1648.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 65 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50
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17 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Pam, I hope this doesn't sound harsh or crude...but it isn't your business if he quits or if he doesn't quit. His quit(or non-quit) is his and his alone. If you don't want to be around him when he smokes, then don't. If he goes through changes while he's quitting, well? Didn't you? If he decides to quit, then point him to this site and back off. In my opinion. :) Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 594 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,657 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2079 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 81 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
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