Wasn't prepared for the Sex Trigger

[Mdye]

My name is Marlo. I was 8 days smoke free. I felt as if I had overcome most of my daily triggers that could trip me up. I wasn't expecting to have sex after a very long time. (It was a pleasant surprise ) 

Unfortunately, the first thing I did was have a cigarette. And I've had a second one since.

 so, do restart my count like an alcoholic would? Or... Do I call this a speed bump and not do it again?

Today, I don't know if I can stay away from a cigarette. This is the first time I have truly felt like an addict. That scares the hell out of me.

[Pawr]

I believe you have to start over. Otherwise we can all smoke a few whenever we like and keep our date. Hell, I quit every night for 8 hours. It's the days I've struggled with. 

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Sorry after 8 days you chose to smoke.  It probably would be a good thing that you do not have cigarettes around so you don't have to feed the trigger. 

[Bellegonia]

I can't believe no one said Congrats on getting some sex!

LOL

When is your new date?

If you haven't already, get a hold of Allen Cars Book.

Deal breaker in my world.

[Mdye]

Lmao! ! Thank you it really was a pleasant surprise

[Barbscloud]

Sometimes I say one cigarette is a slip, but since you just quit recently,  I would start over.  I agree with Bellegonia‌  Glad you had some sex.

[Giulia]

March 1st.  Good date!  (I'm partial to it myself as it's when I quit.  Storm did too.)  I'll tell you this, it's a date you'll never forget.  It's like a second birthday. 

Another blog on living with someone who smokes - in this case a spouse.  Smoking Spouse, Partner, Friend, Mate, etc.   If you type "spouse who smokes" in the search box you be presented with a whole bunch of blogs written by various people on the topic.  Here are a couple more:  /blogs/Michwoman-blog/2013/05/29/quitting-when-you-live-with-a-smoker  and https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/community/expert-advice/blog/2015/10/26/boundaries-support-living... 

It is harder, but it will just make your success that much more delicious!

[Barbara145]

Maybe you had sex by surprise because you were not smoking and you smelled good.