My Father died of lung cancer that's why im scared that it would happen same thing to my hubby. I convince him many times to stop smoking but he won't listen. He does smoke when im not around with him.
2006-08-30 13:49:50 · 27 answers · asked by msincredible 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
That's gonna be REALLY hard, especially if he was a smoker before you two met. But, the most important thing is, does HE want to quit. If he doesn't, then as hard as it is, I think you should respect his decision. If he does, or at lease would consider trying, then there's hope...
You can try to convince him by bribing him with other goodies... make a game out of it, and get fun and creative (if you know what I mean). Make deals with him... and above all, just them him how much you love him, and since you already lost somebody you love due to smoking, you don't know if you'll be able to handle the lost of another... Good luck!
2006-08-30 13:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by late664 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 03:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I made up my mind that when ciggies cost £4 I was going to stop smoking. Well that happened 3 yrs ago and I stopped without any props of any kind. Couldn't believe how easy it was. There were a couple of times the first week that I thought I could have a fag but that passed. Wish I'd stopped years ago, as I can now afford two decent holidays a year. I suppose only thing you need in order to stop is willpower.
2016-03-17 04:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gotta get to the root of the reason why he smokes, first. Ask him if he smokes because it's a die-hard habit? Or he thinks it's manly to smoke? Whatever his reason is, you've gotta understand that kicking the smoking habit's not easy. Your husband definitely knows the dreadful consequences of smoking and the last thing he needs is someone else nagging him that he'll die of lung cancer soon!
My boyfriend quit smoking recently and he found it EXTREMELY difficult! He said that if a person wishes to quit, it's not so easy as to simply chew nicotine gum and let the cigarette addiction go away. It takes A LOT of will power to quit. In fact, a lot of withdrawal symptoms will kick in, like putting on tremendous amounts of weight, shortness of breath, terrible migraines, having a short temper, uncontrollable trembling....the list goes on. And all this while, I had to be an understanding and supportive partner.
So, if you want your husband to quit smoking, there must be a mutual agreement between the both of you first. Go to your local doctor together and see if your husband is mentally ready to quit his habit. Good luck!
2006-08-30 13:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by citrusy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can't. You knew he was smoking before you married him. Why? You can not get anyone to stop anything unless they see the error of their way and want to stop smoking themselves. I would suggest if you are still young, buy an big insurance term policy on him. Then at least you will not be in money worries when he gets cancers and your health insurance runs out or he has a heart attack and or bypass surgery.
Good Luck
The worse thing you can do is to harp at him about his smoking. I am glad to hear that he only smokes outside your presence. That is one good mark for you. My Mother in law died of second hand smoke cause by cancer in her lungs and never smoked it her life, three years before her husband died of the same decease.
2006-08-30 14:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your husband to a funeral home and pre-plan his funeral. This way he can go straight into the ground.
Next take him out to tour nursing home. This is where you will put him when he has emphysema and requires 24/7 care. Make him realize you aren't going to let him ruin your life because he doesn't care about his.
Dying from cancer is the least of your concerns, it's what he will live through you should think about. He needs to realize that smoking is not only about him. Just because he doesn't smoke around doesn't mean you remain unaffected.
2006-08-30 14:04:27 · answer #6 · answered by Pookie's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely cannot nag him into it. He knows it's not healthy but when you nag him about it he will just smoke when you are not around as you say he does. I am a nurse and I certainly know smoking is harmful. I'm sorry to say I smoke and my husband doesn't. We are in the same position as you only it's me smoking (like your hubby) and he doesn't (like you). He has tried everything to get me to quit. I know thta everything he says is true but I still smoke (but not around him like your hubby). He will quit when he chooses to quit. All you do is make him sneak when you nag about it. He's an adult and his behaviour that he chooses may have bad consequences for himself and you but there is nothing you can do. Good luck though
2006-08-30 13:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by penny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some research on heart disease, life expectancy, and lung cancer. Pictures of cancer of the lungs, tongue, mouth can be very convincing. I smoked for many years, quit 11 years ago, and have never regretted quitting. Plus, I've saved thousands of $$.
2006-08-30 13:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him on a little field trip to the local hospital where people are hooked up to oxygen tanks so they can take a breath without pain & anguish. Let him know about second-hand smoke - if he doesn't care about his life, at least make him protect yours by smoking outside, so you don't have to breathe in the fumes.
2006-08-30 13:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by Helga J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT easy... the person smoking MUST first WANT to quit and of course, that is what you are trying to INSTILL in him.. If he is NOT yet ready to quit, it will do no good. I tried patches, gum, etc and it is all worthless and a waste of money. I finally just quit on my own... I had previously thought about accupuncture.. and I am still curioius as to whether that would work
2006-08-30 13:53:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋