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Hey everyone. Let me start by saying,I give you all so much credit on quitting one of the hardest addictions. I quit on Jan 1st but relapsed a few days ago. I smoked my last cigarette this morning and plan to stay smoke-free. I really want this more than anything. It is just so hard since my boyfriend that lives with me smokes. He doesn't smoke in the house but leaves them around and they talk to me. How am I going to be successful with quitting when he is continuing? Am I just using this as an excuse? Help!
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shelly 75 I know how you feel about your boyfriend smoking. My husband smokes but not around me and he keeps his cigaretts in his car so I'm not tempted. I know what you mean when you say they talk to you. Tell them to *******SHUT UP I WILL NOT LISTEN******* Then talk to your boyfriend about how they bother you laying around. He would take them out of the house for you I bet. Good luck jnine [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/14/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 92 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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First of all let me say that I am glad you have decided to quit smoking. Sometimes it takes us a few tries before we get it right. I am proof of that. This is a new day. You have not failed, but you have learned. Rework the program tools on the left of this page if you haven't already done so. A good plan goes a long way. Quitting while someone else in your house still smokes is hard. But it is doable. This quit is about you and not about him. Ask him to smoke outside and keep the smokes out of sight. Ultimately though you need to read and learn about nicotine addiction. It's not the cigarettes talking to you - it's the JUNKIE. You need to learn how to talk back - SCREAM if need be. There is just one rule NOPE One day at a time, 5 minutes at a time if need be. Stay close, ask for help. Peace & Courage [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/10/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 172 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $92 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
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Shelly, Welcome to our support community! Get prepared and start communicating. Let your boyfriend in and let him know to keep his smokes to himself to help you. Smoking outside is a good start :) Use the program and its tools to help you push forward. Being prepared will help you every step of the way. The members here know what you are going through. They can support, celebrate and assist you with every day! Post often and let us guide you through :) Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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