How can i help my boyfriend quit smoking? -
my boyfriend has been smoking for two or three years. he really wants to quit but is having a lot of problems with it. he tried to make me believe cigars were better but after looking it over its worse. hes slowed down a bit with the smoking and only smokes once a day. i just wanna know how i can make it easier for him and myself.
Well I can think of one way. smoking = no sex! That might not work if your waiting for marriage, or just couldn-t hold out; so my next advice is to try and get him to do things that re-enforce the fact that he can be without cigs. Any kind of exercise routine would be good, as even athletes who smoke, which is rare definitely don-t smoke while exercising.
Maybe you could take some classes together, like an art class or something, it would force him to be in a non smoking environment for periods of time, showing him he can be without smoking. Take that a step further by getting psychological about it. All guys have an ego, dare him! For instance, if you go to the beach, dare him to leave the smokes at home! Persistence is key...
You can help ease the transition by being there for your loved one and helping them to get through the withdrawal stages. Nicotine withdrawal begins in the first hour after the last cigarette has been smoked. You can help your loved one by reminding yourself that it’s the nicotine withdrawal talking and that it will pass. Try to take on some of the stress load and avoid confrontation or arguments with him in the first few weeks of him quitting. Dealing with someone who is quitting smoking can be almost as difficult as being the actual person who is quitting.
Ramp down using nicotine gum. Over a very long period.
Tell him no more cuddling, kissing, or loving from you until he stops smoking.