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Help with small chores around the house and yard, lightening the load. |
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Give rewards for each day they are off cigarettes: a movie, go out to
dinner, a small surprise, etc. |
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Give encouragement for progress. |
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If you are a smoker yourself, do not smoke in the presence of the one
who wants to quit. |
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Encourage walking or other exercise to work off stress... offer to go
walking with them. |
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Let their irritability roll off your back. That's withdrawal from
nicotine talking, not your S.O. |
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Offer to make them some warm Herbal tea for relaxation. |
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Suggest soaking in a hot bath. |
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Learn relaxation techniques together. |
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Always continue to be supportive of their efforts and be as loving a
friend, spouse or S.O. as you can be.
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