What is the best way to get my girlfriend to quit smoking?!
Question:
What is the best way to get my girlfriend to quit smoking?
My girlfriend has been smoking for a few years before I came into her life and now since we are at 6 months I told her that I want her to start quitting because I hate smoking.
She has cut down to almost 3 a week when shes around me, but when she is with her friends (current smokers) or is drinking then she chain smokes non-stop.
It's obvious that her trying to quit isn't really cutting it and I want to find a way for her to be able to quit throughout the whole day everyday.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Keep in mind any attempt of me to take action by force results in her getting quite pissed at me, which stresses her more and makes her smoke more, so I'm trying to find an easier way for both of us
Thank you
4 weeks ago
*EDIT*
Umm we do get drunk more often then usual and the 3 cigs a week is ONLY around me, but she smokes at least half a pack if she's with her friends.
It's not a case that she's has dangerous habits now, but I want to prevent them later if this goes any further. Lord knows if I even thought of asking her to be my wife or somethin', then smoking would be something of the past
Answers:
My mom smoked all my life, and I have a few health problems due to the second hand smoke. I will not bring my children up that way. Even if the person smokes outside they will still smell like it and be a bad influence. Not to mention die early and leave me with two children and a morgage. That is not the life for me!
When I first met my husband he was a smoker. I would not date him. He chased after me for months and when he finally asked me why I would not go out with him I told him what i just told you. He understood and began the long process towards quitting. It took him 4 months and I wouldn't date him until he was completely done, but now we are happily married and it was all worth it. Set your standards and don't ever compromise. If she won't quite for you and your future children, find someone who will....