My girlfriend and I both smoke but she wont quit

[gflorentino]

I'm 27 and have been smoking since i've been 17. I started because most of my friends use to smoke, and my girlfriend of 6 years smokes like a chimney. We don't live together or see each other during the week because of our jobs but every weekend we are together. I pretty much gave up smoking and dont smoke Mon-Thursday. However, when I am with her she smokes and the smell of smoke urges me to smoke. It's an addiction that very hard to beat, especially when alchol is mixed in. I have tried very hard before not to give in a smoke b/c she is smoking. She will not give it up at all.

What should I do? Should I leave her because of this. I don't have the willpower to not smoke when she is around.

 

[Asvin]

I don't think you should leave her just because she smokes. Look up some serious health risks affiliated with smoking on google. Some of them include heart problems, throat cancer, lung cancer, breathing problems, and ulcers. I guess you should show her pictures of people who have been victims of these horrible conditions. I used to smoke myself last year but I quit after reading about information online. I was freaked out even more after seeing pictures. Give it a shot. May God be with you guys. Hope for the best!

 

[kresta]

I agree with Asvin. I was once a smoker and it affects not only me but all the people surrounding me as well. Researching on what best suits you on quitting the habit would be great. <staff edit>
God bless!

 

[kamywill]

You should quit and she should also, smoking is not good for health.

 

[GTLiteChamp]

Hard to be around others that smoke when you do not! I cannot even advise. I simply tell people--do not smoke around me. Please.

 

[Internet Ministry]

Sometimes all we can do is pray for them.