How can I get my girlfriend to stop smoking?
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How can I get my girlfriend to stop smoking?
Help Your Partner Quit Smoking
- Express your concerns.
- Find cessation aids.
- Prepare for withdrawal symptoms.
- Come up with distractions.
- Encourage them.
- Seek outside help.
- Support them through hard times.
How do you convince someone to quit smoking?
telling them to take it one day at a time and reward themselves throughout the quitting process. encouraging them to exercise regularly – this helps deal with withdrawal symptoms, avoid weight gain and improve mood. reminding them to look after themselves – to get plenty of sleep and eat well.
How can I convince my partner to quit smoking?
Lectures or well-researched presentations on the harms of smoking also can raise some ire. Smokers most likely are very aware of the dangers of smoking, and spouting facts can come off as being condescending. If you want to take the fear approach, sharing your own fears of losing the person you love may be more effective.
How do you deal with someone who smokes a lot?
Find a replacement with another activity where they can do something similar. If they smoke on their work breaks, offer to go on a walk with them instead. If they smoke after a meal, ask them to help clean up or walk the dog. If they smoke first thing in the morning, offer to share a cup of coffee with them.
What to say to a friend who is smoking?
Smoking is an unhealthy habit, not only for the person who smokes but also for the people around them. It’s important to keep these messages positive. Don’t berate, nag, or induce fear into your loved one. Remind them how much you love them and want to keep them around for many years to come.
Should you use anger to get someone to quit smoking?
Using anger to try and influence someone to quit smoking might be a lot less about the person who’s smoking and more about your own anger. If personal feelings against smoking are so strong that you can’t talk about it without raising your voice, hostility can get in the way of lovingly influencing and supporting someone to try quitting.