Thank-you for the comments and encouragement. One of my biggest hurdles/stressor is my husband. The minute he hears I am considering quitting, the first thing out of his mouth is 'you'll never quit.' Yet, he is constantly bitching about my smoking. Throughout the years I have changed my behavior. I smoke outside. I no longer smoke in our vehicle, which has been over five years. I don't smoke around my grandchildren. I don't drink or hang out in bars, so avoiding those places are no problem. If I am with a group, even if it is outdoors, I ask if it will bother anyone if I light up. We are really hard pressed to even find a place that allows smoking anymore. In our town, it sounds like they are trying to ban smoking in any public place, on the sidewalk, parks, etc. I get the message. IMHO, I think they are going a bit over-board. I have tried everything from the patches, hypnosis, and even acupuncture. I have to admit there are times when I enjoy smoking. Even if I go a few days without, my husband will do his best to chide me into lighting up. No, he doesn't smoke. He maybe did for about a year or so a long time ago. So, he has no clue how difficult it is to give up something I have done give or take some 35 years.
So, if anyone has any suggestions as to how to cope with a non-supportive spouse, I'd be happy to heard about them. It is not like a friend or someone who you can say 'Bye' I'll see you when the worst is over.
Jo Ellen
