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[r.devine]

Part of what makes this hard for me is the fact that I can't seem to get away from the smoking. I currently rent an old farm house with my dad. We have another roomate as well. They both smoke and know that I have been trying to quit, but it seems to me that they just don't care to respect the fact that I am doing this. They are a constant reminder of the cigarettes to me. My dad isn't so bad, he is gone most of the time working and he knows how hard it is so he tries to keep it away from me. The other roomate on the other hand is a jerk! He announces when he is stepping outside to go smoke and sometimes he even asks if I want to come outside with him!? If he wants to carry on a conversation that is fine, but he can finish the convo when he comes back inside, I am not about to sit there and watch him smoke and smell it and want one myself. He is just so inconsiderate. I have told him on numerous occasions that I am trying to avoid situations that I am around smokers. He listens or pretends to , but then nothing is different, he still does the same crap everytime! I am trying to move out and get my own place and turn over a new leaf in my life, but I'm having trouble finding places that are good to rent. I am trying to stay strong, but everywhere I turn I feel as if everyone is smoking but me. I know realistically this isn't true, but it sure feels like it lately.

[quitter39]

Be strong.  Keep stating the fact that you are  a non-smoker!  It does seem like everyone else is smoking, except all of us here, and we are going to be healthier for it, and live longer lives.  You can do it.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

does he stink yet?  he will soon if you keep your quit.

and that will be a constant reminder that the smoke might smell good to you but

you stink to every non smoker you crossed paths with.

at least he goes outside. many people live with those who wont.

in addition, its becoming a non smoking world.

people who reek old old butt smoke are not attractive in the dating world.

get through this now while you can.

[geminigypsylady]

Just keep telling yourself YOU DON'T SMOKE ANYMORE!  No matter what the others do.  LOL maybe start spraying the obnoxious roomie with some air freshner when he comes in from smoking?

[anacondahead]

Living with smokers has to be a bitch when you're quitting but try to keep your focus on your behavior, not theirs. Try to ignore what they are doing and to the roomate, you may want to announce now and again how good you feel and how much better you can breathe.

Stay with us. Did you know that only one in five adults smoke today? That is down millions since the 1970s. So while it seems like everyone is smoking, actually, very few people smoke compared to how many used to smoke in the past. Come out here to tell us when it's rough. We want to know how you are doing. Keep the faith.

[r.devine]

Thanks guys! And geminigypsy great idea! lol! I will keep you all updated on how it is going! I know it will get easier, I just need to keep focused and  stay on track. I know I can do this!

[choptrice]

You can do this. You are doing it!!!  keep up the good fight  and know the great benefits in the long run.  We all smoked so the roomie is just us in another lifetime, lead by example, and who knows he may come over to the side of freedom one day. Meanwhile protect your quit at all costs and know when you need  support we are all right here for you.  Lesa

[i_can_do_this]

Start citing quotes from www.whyquit.com. It will get him off your back when he tries to coax you off your quit and strengthen your confidence when you are considering just one. Sooner or later he WILL stop bugging you when he realizes that you did and he is stil addicted.  Also look at that site for a quit counter so that everytime you are on the computer you can see your progress especially how much money you have saved and mention that you him, AND you dad.  Money is an incredibly powerful motivator.

YOU are the stronger one.

Check it out:

Amanda - Free and Healing for 92 Days, 5 Hours and 13 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 5 Days and 18 Hours, by avoiding the use of 1660 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $624.83.

[accord62]

you can do this, I did it you can.  I felt like that too.  I felt like I was the only one not smoking when I first quit.  I think you just notice the ones that do.  You will be ok.  I used to envy the smokers but now I pity them.  Its just because your quit is so new.  Hang in there I know you can do it.  I never lived with a smoker but alot of my friends smoke and I kept my distance from them when I first quit. I never told them I just always had so many other things to do when they wanted to do something.( ha ha )  I think its what ever works for you.  I will bet in a few weeks he will envy you!!!!  Good luck and we are all here if you need us!!