"Don't do that in the house!"

[dubnluvn]

I've been pretty fortunate. We always went outside to smoke everywhere we went. Since we started vaping, my mother in law, who hates cigarettes, said we didn't have to go outside to use 'those things' when we visited her house. I've been to different friends houses that also let me vape inside while they kick the smokers out to the porch. I'm sure there will be an instance where this won't always be the case but I'm very happy, and fortunate, for the acceptance so far.

 

[Gammi]

SuZamme....from one Hoosier to another...stick with it!!!! My husband had concerns when I first starting checking into e-cigs since they come from China only because of their lack of caring what they put in products. I showed him that e-cigs seem to be safe from all that I was reading about them and that I would only purchse the liquid from USA sites that make their own. He is still adjusting of me vaping in the house but is happy of no more analogs. He is not a smoker but he tried a puff on a couple of the e-juices after I kept saying they were soooo good which he agreed. It frustrated me though because it seemed he got a lot more vapors than I ever have off my PV...his lungs are definately in better shape than mine since I smoked analogs for 30+ years. Hopefully, after a while my lungs will be as strong as his

Good luck and all of this will be a work out!!!!

 

[Haytoni]

I explain it to people at work and the anti everything people were supportive but have turned rabid anti again.

Soo I might not even take a pv to work and just do at home and snus.

What is snus?

 

[mn shutterbug]

What is snus?

Snus is just another nicotine delivery system. Get snus at GetSnus.com

This has really been interesting. My wife, who totally hates smoking, has been real happy with my switch. I did explain a lot of it to her before I ever ordered my first PV. She has no problem with me vaping indoors, thank goodness because it's been cold around here. The first thing she did when I got the PV, was take a whiff. That placated her.

 

[gotsteam?]

If my boyfriend started up with me in a similar manner I would show him the door. It's really a much larger issue than being just about smoking. Since I passed the age of 18 I no longer consider that as an adult I need someone's "permission." Nor do you.

Vape on. Don't apologize.

I laughed out loud when I read this because Michelle is the only one here that feels the same way I do about your situation but I know showing the door isn't an option. The rest is true however. How would your SO feel if you wanted to take up sky diving or rock climbing or anything that could potentially hurt you or take up vast ammounts of your time or money? Then ask yourself if she has the right to tell you how to behave? Anyone can suggest behavior to you and you can make your own decision about it but ultimately it is YOUR decision. Personally, I think it is wonderful that you have kicked the butts and taken up the Vape. It certainly isn't hurting you and just think of the cash you'll be saving. You possibly could buy your own door! Just my two cents with a little levity, sorry.

 

[SuZamme]

I laughed out loud when I read this because Michelle is the only one here that feels the same way I do about your situation but I know showing the door isn't an option. The rest is true however. How would your SO feel if you wanted to take up sky diving or rock climbing or anything that could potentially hurt you or take up vast ammounts of your time or money? Then ask yourself if she has the right to tell you how to behave? Anyone can suggest behavior to you and you can make your own decision about it but ultimately it is YOUR decision. Personally, I think it is wonderful that you have kicked the butts and taken up the Vape. It certainly isn't hurting you and just think of the cash you'll be saving. You possibly could buy your own door! Just my two cents with a little levity, sorry.

Levity appreciated. You are right, after 12 years, the door is not an option AND I while I cease to be amused by her lack of support, it does not change my resolve to and enjoyment of vaping.

This whole situation has just become what it is...I choose to vape and she chooses to frown, glare, stare, and, are you ready for this, roll down the window on the car if I choose to vape while we are driving somewhere.

Oh well...vaping on and enjoying the fact that I have no desire to light up a stinkie and definately no problem totally enjoying vaping.

I just spent Christmas up in Michigan and it was fantastic to be stealth vaping whenever I wanted instead of going outside for a stinkie as in all the years past.

Happy Vaping New Years.

 

[ChrisEU]

Levity appreciated. You are right, after 12 years, the door is not an option
(...)
This whole situation has just become what it is...I choose to vape and she chooses to frown, glare, stare, and, are you ready for this, roll down the window on the car if I choose to vape while we are driving somewhere.

My gut feeling: Reconsider the door =(

Edit: Holy ***, I guess I necroed something quite old. Sorry everyone. And I hope the OP is doing fine!

 

[Mooninmyeyes]

i suggest before having a trigger reaction that may make it worse explain what the vapor is and educate them. i have had some who think because they smell some of the flavors of my vape for a second that it will stink up their car etcc to roll window down and things-i explain its vapor and the smell disapates etc and will not stink up furniture and clothes and no second hand things in their lungs and propylene glycol i is used as a air sanitizer as one mentioned in an earlier post. it used in some office buildings -hospitals etc.. just inform people and let them know how you feel after all that.

 

[pyro13g]

Ask your partner not to breathe in the house then. Ridiculous.

 

[kabonk]

well hopefully after 2 years their partner got over it or they got a new partner

 

[Jerry B]

I find duct tape silences all critics

Honestly i really cant compare my wife was head over heels happy that i made the switch. She has been very supportive to my new lifestyle. I think the best argument you can give is to have them sit down at the table while you vape. Just a few minutes in they should realize its nothing like an analog.

 

[mylose64]

I had a situation once where I was in a friends rental car. I started vaping and he said "no smoking in my car!"

My friend who was sitting in the front seat said "why? you afraid the car might smell like strawberries?"

 

[SuZamme]

Hello my dear and hilarious vapers.
My partner (yes, still the same one) is stuck in the belief that I still am participating in an "addiction" by vaping.
I am quite pleased and proud of myself to not be on the "stinkies" anymore and still getting to enjoy the act of the smoking. I am content to let her sit in her own judgements about me and vaping.
I have gotten great support, ideas, humor, encouragement, and friendship from the members of this forum and that is what has made the difference in my life in my journey away from cigs.

 

[AG51]

I find duct tape silences all critics

yup, it does !

 

[Dieseler]

Sorry not trying to stand up tall but no one not even the Misses < she vapes> would i agreee to go outside to vape.
Even if she did not vape just too bad .

 

[sidetrack]

Hello my dear and hilarious vapers.
My partner (yes, still the same one) is stuck in the belief that I still am participating in an "addiction" by vaping.
I am quite pleased and proud of myself to not be on the "stinkies" anymore and still getting to enjoy the act of the smoking. I am content to let her sit in her own judgements about me and vaping.
I have gotten great support, ideas, humor, encouragement, and friendship from the members of this forum and that is what has made the difference in my life in my journey away from cigs.

But are you vapeing inside at the kitchen table now??

 

[Running Wolf]

Hello my dear and hilarious vapers.
My partner (yes, still the same one) is stuck in the belief that I still am participating in an "addiction" by vaping.

If you drink coffee or have a bunch of soda or tea you are also giving into your addiction! Would your partner have had teh same reaction if you tried quitting smoking with gum or lozenges and got addicted to them instead?

I was down at my dad and step-mom's for Thanksgiving and was telling them about vaping and how I switched over, and it doesn't stink up a place with smoke. Asked my step mom if I could vape and she said yes. Even vaped in the car with my father. I would have never even though to ask to smoke in your car or condo.

Hopefully with time and understanding your partner will see the light. Vaping might still carry on the addiction but at least it is better than smoking.

 

[Iffy]

Speaking of addictions, how many pairs of shoes does she have?

 

[Stormiefury]

My husband quit smoking 6 years ago. (so proud of him) But me I'm weak and when I found vaping he said ok blow it in my face and let me smell it. So I did he said ok in the house with you. Best part I've found so far with him is that we can now cuddle after *insert fun activity here* and we never did cuddle I was always up and out the door smoking afterwards. Now I can lay there and vape and kiss and cuddle. Vaping has made my life so much better. I don't care if it's an addiction guess what at least it's not killing friends, family, environment and the ozone layer. Plus I get to say I'm a non-smoker, no need to add in oh but I vape cause it's no ones business except mine and whom I want to tell. Good luck with your partner hun, I know a couple more people who are in a similar situation only they don't have their own room to do it in. Smoking is an addiction and most, not all smokers have addictive personalities. Better to transfer that addiction and work it off in a safer slower way than commiting murder trying to quit.

Stormie

 

[Jerry B]

Hi SuZamme ya know i can very well see that the vaping might indeed be causing her headaches. Not in the chemical aspect but she hit a wall of something she could not control and it caused her stress. Now i rarely agree with my wife on various aspects of our lives but i do support her choices.

She as someone who loves you should support you. Even if she does not agree she should give a little understanding in your time of need. Lets face it most people dislike something based solely on THEIR personal feelings towards said thing. Logic rarely comes into ones gut feeling.

Lets put it another way, define evil......anything YOUR not doing lol Thats the way most people look at life. Myself i am covered in tattoos my mother whom i love dearly cant stand them. She thinks tattoos are evil and a waste of money. In her mind and for her they are but i am not her. If we were all the same there would never be anything different.

LOL sorry i am rambling and not making much sense, i blame the meds.

One last thing not so much on topic but i thought that struck me.

Almost everyone of us picked up smoking and enjoyed it. We used to love the taste of a good analog. As time passed we found we were no longer smoking to feel good, but to avoid feeling bad. Vaping brings that enjoyment back to us. We can enjoy the adventure of it get our nic and be healthier in the process

hehehe done ramblin. Best of luck SuZamme we are here for you.