Can't get my friend to stop smoking no matter what I do!

[The Yeti]

I've given her some of the best of the best gear, a ton of DIY juice in just about every flavor of the rainbow and every nic level imaginable and she still won't give up the stinkies!

She seems to enjoy the flavors and enjoys vaping, she just continues to smoke as well.

It was so easy for me to switch to vaping (and that was 6 years ago using stick bats and 510 atties with blue foam after smoking for 30+ years!), why does it seem just not to "take" for some folks??

 

[ReigntheGamer]

People will only quit if they are at a point where they "want" to. You could've given me a hundred different juices and awesome setups but until I was ready none of it would've worked.

 

[pbxbelmar]

For most folks it seems that being ready to quit is as important as having good gear/juices. You can lead a horse to water...

 

[The Yeti]

^^^

This is what I've experienced as well....it was just sooo easy for me, why isn't it for everyone??!!

 

[ReigntheGamer]

^^^

This is what I've experienced as well....it was just sooo easy for me, why isn't it for everyone??!!

Desire is a strong concoction.

 

[State O' Flux]

I've given her some of the best of the best gear, a ton of DIY juice in just about every flavor of the rainbow and every nic level imaginable and she still won't give up the stinkies!

She seems to enjoy the flavors and enjoys vaping, she just continues to smoke as well.

It was so easy for me to switch to vaping (and that was 6 years ago using stick bats and 510 atties with blue foam after smoking for 30+ years!), why does it seem just not to "take" for some folks??

I quit smoking a few years ago... it was easy - I stopped smoking Camel Straights, and started vaping, all in one day. I've taken up the hobby aspect of vaping... going so far as to write a user guide for Steam Engine, among other ramblings.

My wife and daughter however... even though I'm a daily example of a "proper and dedicated vapist", they still smoke. My daughter has an enlightened emplyer who allows vaping in the office, so she vapes there... but once home, she smokes.

As ReigntheGamer points out, all the examples in the world won't amount to anything, until they're ready. Sad thing is, they both have medical issues, and the grim reaper may 'quit' them before they quit cigs.

 

[vapeydave]

Some people love smoking. I am one of those. Love the smell, taste, etc. For me, I've picked up and put down vaping 3 or 4 times in the last 3 years. Only now starting to "take". I think its all mental and whether or not someone wants to quit. Patience my friend. Your friend will get there.

 

[Deryan3]

Hopefully someday it will "take" Yeti, but that day will be when she is ready, just be there for her when that day comes as you have been these days.

 

[TX Foilhead]

Some people love smoking. I am one of those. Love the smell, taste, etc. For me, I've picked up and put down vaping 3 or 4 times in the last 3 years. Only now starting to "take". I think its all mental and whether or not someone wants to quit. Patience my friend. Your friend will get there.

Same here.

As long as they are vaping some they aren't smoking as much. I never thought it would work until one day it did, so don't give up and continue to pass on advice as well as devices you never know when things will click.

 

[Equilibrium]

People will only quit if they are at a point where they "want" to. You could've given me a hundred different juices and awesome setups but until I was ready none of it would've worked.

That right there is your answer.

She will quit when the desire to quit outweighs the desire to continue smoking.

 

[yuseffuhler]

I've got a friend that's on his second go around vaping. He switched to swedish snus; work was not too understanding of vaping inside, so he figured that it'd be nice to get his fix inside... and in the great white north, that's pretty reasonable lol. I bought his gear off him for a decent price. After warm weather moved back in, he decided to switch back to vaping. He has a cigarette every once in a while, but he's happy and that's what matters.

 

[DingerCPA]

I've given her some of the best of the best gear, a ton of DIY juice in just about every flavor of the rainbow and every nic level imaginable and she still won't give up the stinkies!

She seems to enjoy the flavors and enjoys vaping, she just continues to smoke as well.

It was so easy for me to switch to vaping (and that was 6 years ago using stick bats and 510 atties with blue foam after smoking for 30+ years!), why does it seem just not to "take" for some folks??

Yeti, you're a good egg for trying to help your friend. However, certain things just aren't as easy for some as for others. Take Math. To me, Math is a no-brainer. However, there are so many people I know who have to pull out a calculator to add 2 + 5.

Patience, Grasshopper. Your friend has to *WANT* to stop smoking. It took me 3-1/2 years to make the final cutover. I just finally got tired of spending money on both vape gear/juice and cigarettes. Now, I won't go back

 

[Ohm Gnome]

I know we're not supposed to talk about stuff here but I feel this is appropriate. This is crazy and I can't explain it but I've given up alcohol and something about as strong as possible that begins with a H. And I was a iv user. Now that was very very hard but I think it's easier than giving up cigarettes. At least for me. That's insane but seems to be true. Honesty I also believe some are just stronger willed than others.

 

[Ohm Gnome]

I know we're not supposed to talk about stuff here but I feel this is appropriate. This is crazy and I can't explain it but I've given up alcohol and something about as strong as possible that begins with a H. And I was a iv user. Now that was very very hard but I think it's easier than giving up cigarettes. At least for me. That's insane but seems to be true. Honesty I also believe some are just stronger willed than others.

 

[Asbestos4004]

Yeti, you're a good egg for trying to help your friend. However, certain things just aren't as easy for some as for others. Take Math. To me, Math is a no-brainer. However, there are so many people I know who have to pull out a calculator to add 2 + 5.

Patience, Grasshopper. Your friend has to *WANT* to stop smoking. It took me 3-1/2 years to make the final cutover. I just finally got tired of spending money on both vape gear/juice and cigarettes. Now, I won't go back

6.5....duh

 

[DingerCPA]

But @Asbestos4004, we made it, right?

 

[Bootiewootsy]

I have the same problem with my husband.. he has a real problem from smoking and he shouldn't be inhaling anything.. He just can't give them up, so I purchased the green ecig and he tried it and said maybe I hit the right thing. I certainly hope so, even tho he shouldn't be doing anything.. It takes their will and change of their own mind to be able to quit.
I will continue to try without nagging as I love him and certainly am afraid I am going to lose him.

 

[TaketheRedPill]

I've given her some of the best of the best gear, a ton of DIY juice in just about every flavor of the rainbow and every nic level imaginable and she still won't give up the stinkies!

She seems to enjoy the flavors and enjoys vaping, she just continues to smoke as well.

It was so easy for me to switch to vaping (and that was 6 years ago using stick bats and 510 atties with blue foam after smoking for 30+ years!), why does it seem just not to "take" for some folks??

Sometimes someone has to be backed into a corner medically before they take nicotine replacement seriously.

You did good and you did the right thing, and that's all you can do.

 

[Asbestos4004]

But @Asbestos4004, we made it, right?

Yessssiiiiirrrreee

 

[Ohm Gnome]

Even the edge of death doesn't affect some people. It's just a matter of wanting it bad enough