My Husband is Going to Quit Smoking!
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
December 29, 2016 5:59am CST
A few days ago, from out of the blue, I came upon a post on Facebook. It was posted by my husband saying he was going to quit smoking. I was delighted to see this. It was a surprise for me!
My husband has smoked for a long time. I try not to nag him about his habit. However, with so many of his family members having smoking related health issues, it is hard not for me to be concerned.
There is an anti-smoking commercial that plays several times a day and every time it plays, I cry. I noticed that my husband has silently watched it as well. It is called "Last Dance." I've posted a link to this commercial and encourage you to view it.
I hope and pray that my husband can kick this terrible habit. And for those who are trying to do the same, I wish you success.
Quit Tasmania?'s latest campaign 'The Last Dance' depicts a man dying of a smoking-caused disease sharing a tender moment with his wife as she cares for him ...
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly You need the desire, but even then it is difficult.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@HAPPSINGH it took me by surprise to hear he was going to quit. I hope he is successful.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
Thank you! I was delighted to hear him say he was going to quit. I haven't smoked for over 39 years and being around smoke bothers me.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@NJChicaa I can smell it on his clothes and also in our vehicles. He puts the window down when he smokes, but even so the smell stays in the vehicle.
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@NJChicaa (120149)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly I was in line behind a couple of smokers at the grocery store yesterday. Just smelling them grossed me out.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
He will need all of my support. Says he will be a grumpy bear throughout the process, but I am willing to put up with that.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@dodo19 If he can stay away from people who smoke it will be easier for him. My brother doesn't smoke and we spend a lot of time at his house. I expect that we will spend more time there now.
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly I'm sure it won't be easy and he'll be grumpy. But that's the way it is. So long as he has some support from loved ones, I'm sure he'll make it through.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
29 Dec 16
My husband and I both quit cold turkey 17 years ago in February. You have to really want to quit to make it work. Good luck to him!!!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@AbbyGreenhill my husband said he won't turn to food, but he loves his sweets and I think he may have a problem.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly My husband and I ate - and I mean ate - and we haven't stopped yet!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly I needed a lot of food lol - when I quit smoking I was smoking 4 packs a day for many years.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Dec 16
I wish him luck, it is hard, some things work, some dont. some can track and cut back, some go to a vape for awhile then start cutting back the amount of nicotine, some use a patch, some use chantix. some are able to cold turkey.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
He won't touch a vape because of the chemicals they use to create the vapor. He won't use medications because he is not one to take medications, unless it is acetaminophen. I'd like him to try to the patch to help curb the cravings.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Dec 16
@Jessicalynnt I bought him one a couple of years ago and he gave it to my son. Not sure my son uses it anymore.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly most that I know that used the vape to quit (he is smoking chemicals right now anyways), found it helped them step down, then they phased it out too, it at least started helping get the smoke stuff out of the lungs faster.
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Dec 16
I imagine there will be some ups and downs on his journey to quit smoking, so try to be patient with him and provide encouragement along the way. Also, there are help lines that can offer tips and encouragement to those who are trying to quit.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Dec 16
I am a very patient person. Was told that today as a matter of fact. I want him to succeed with this so badly.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
31 Dec 16
@moffittjc I will do what I can to support him. However, the strength to succeed must come from him.
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly It's going to be rough, but with nurturing support and a strong willpower, he can do it!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
29 Dec 16
I hope he quits successfully, best of luck 
. My father did and its been over a decade now 
. My father did and its been over a decade now 1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
Let's hope that in 10 years time I will be back to say we are celebrating 10 years of him not smoking!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly Every year will be a milestone of successfully not smoking. 
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
I stopped nagging altogether. When this commercial came on and I just sat there and cried without saying a word, I think he took it to heart.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@Juliaacv It played a few minutes ago as I watched the news. I had to focus on something else.
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@Juliaacv (51407)
• Canada
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly It would be beneficial if this were shown to teenagers in the high schools before they become totally addicted. I showed the clip to my husband, he's pretty quiet right now.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Dec 16
Thank you! I am so happy that he has decided to quit. His health is my main concern.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Dec 16
It plays every day on the stations that I watch. Makes me cry every time.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly I'm sure it does.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
29 Dec 16
My husband thinks I don't know that he smokes. I simply no longer comment....it invariably ends in him getting angry...it simply isn't worth the upset.....he'll quit when and if he's ready.
Good luck to your husband.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
My husband smokes in the bathroom with the fan on. Even so, I can smell the smoke when he leaves the bathroom. I can smell it on his clothes too. I worry more about his health as well. He gets upper respiratory illnesses more often too.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
@Morleyhunt so those who are chain smokers just reek of that nasty smell all the time. Yuck.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
29 Dec 16
What a very touching commercial. I wish him all the best. I wish my fiance would quit. He quit for 4 months last year. I was so proud of him and then he started smoking again. I was so disappointed.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
29 Dec 16
The triggers that push them to smoke need to be evaluated. Mine lights up as soon as we get to the end of our driveway when he is driving. He will light up every 15 minutes or less when driving as well.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
29 Dec 16
@ElusiveButterfly yes mine is the same. I hate It. It is a nasty habit.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
30 Dec 16
So hard for so many, I wish him well
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@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Dec 16
What a nice surprise! You can regard it as the best New Year gift to you from your husband. I hope he will succeed it. Although it is not easy, but if he determines to quit smoking, it is possible. My dad was a heavy smoker in the past, but he also quit it successfully at last. When he felt like smoking, he would go to do some housework so that he would forget it. I hope this will be helpful tips for you.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Dec 16
Doubt he will do housework, but he can always play a game or color in his adult coloring book. Coloring seems to help him to focus on other things.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
29 Dec 16
I don´t smoke but I pick up the horrible stuff its got in it. He does try to give up too. So I hope yours is managing to stop it bit by bit as well. Not easy but he will get there.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
30 Dec 16
I am hopeful that he will succeed with this. It came as a surprise to me that he decided to do it.
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
29 Dec 16
I wish your husband much success.
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@supercalifredge (606)
• United States
29 Dec 16
What a great moment for you! Congratulations! May you both live for a long time to come
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@oracle1ac (352)
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29 Dec 16
yea it is a very hard habit to stop, i have been trying for years now to quit but i still go back to it but am going to make a very serious resolve next year to quit
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