Is quitting smoking contagious?
You’re a single man in your mid-30s and you’ve been smoking for a remarkable 20 years. You’ve tried the patch. You’ve tried nicotine gum. You’ve even tried hypnosis and prescription drugs. Nothing seems to work, and you’re resigned to the fact that you’ll be a smoker for the rest of your short life. Then you meet her — the perfect woman to spend your days and nights with. She’s intelligent, funny, kind and patient. She lights up your life. Not only that — she lights up your cigarettes; she’s a hearty smoker just like you. You buy a “Life is Good” tire cover and you’re living the dream. Then it happens — she wants to quit smoking. More importantly, she wants you to quit smoking with her. She has romantic notions of living a healthy lifestyle and extending your years together. You fight it, but it’s no use. It’s the h