“Quitting is easy,” said Mark Twain, “I do it all the time.”
If you smoke or have a loved one that does, how many times have they quit? Bunches right? Well I have a predicament now – how to help my new man stop smoking. Yes, Me health writer, fitness instructor and all things wellness is dating a smoker. He said he smoked “casually” but as we became more comfortable the rate of lighting up increased. And frankly at nearly a pack a day, that ain’t casual.
Fact is it takes people MANY times of quitting before it finally sticks. But people do succeed. It is possible.
It’s not the second hand smoke that bothers me so much because he’s steps away outside. It’s his cough. It is my father’s cough. My father who died of lung cancer. This is the cold hard fact. Heavy smokers will die sooner because of their nasty habit. This makes me sad. He’s got young kids and well, there’s this lovely budding relationship… 
The American Lung Association has a program that might help and I will offer it up to him. Here’s one testimonial:
“The program was there when I was ready not to smoke. I had something to reach out for. Not to take away from the program’s content or research but I just wanted to give [smoking] up. I went to the program every week. I enjoyed that there were people to talk and to listen to. I even went to follow-up meetings and tried to give back, to help at the hospital.” – Steven, 58
Some say acupuncture. I just want him to pick something and start the process. But only he can do this. In the meantime, I offer my love and support. And will incorporate these tips on helping others quit.
Comments from quitters and those who love them welcome!
Love,
JoAnn
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