How to Persuade a Spouse to Quit Smoking

You both said you would love each other in sickness and in health, for as long as you both should live. But your spouse shouldn't want to take the express lane in life. Smoking is known to reduce the amount of time one has on Earth, as well as deteriorate the smoker's health. Persuade your spouse quit smoking using these steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Love
• Patience
• Support

1. Tell your spouse what you think about her smoking habits and how life could improve if she stops smoking. The two of you will get more enjoyment out of a nice dinner out where your spouse can actually taste the food, on a non-smoking vacation where you don't have to worry about smoking accommodations, or on outings such as walks and dancing when she won't lose her breath as easily. Make her understand how much more enjoyable everyday things in life will be when she quits smoking.
2. Make your spouse aware of how often he smokes, especially around you. Remind him that the smoking not only effects his health but also yours, and if you are parents, your kids.
3. Express to your spouse that you want him to live a long and healthy life. Smoking will take away from your time together. He could die a painful and prolonged death from health problems caused by his smoking. Shock him a little -- telling him you hope he has updated his will.
4. Talk about all the financial repercussions of smoking. Cigarettes are expensive and the health care needs he will have are even higher than the cost of a carton of smokes.
5. Create an activity for the both of you to do, like walking or dancing. That way when a she wants a cigarette, you are ready to take action. Help him build an active and healthier lifestyle.

Tips & Warnings

• Since smoking is an addiction, your spouse can become irritable and easily annoyed. Since smoking is sometimes used as a stress reliever, try and help him find something else to focus on in the transition period.