Trying to get significant other to vape...
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Do you have some flavored juice for her to try?? Make sure you let her know to take long slow drags from it and maybe that will help.
is she a heavy smoker? maybe the th was too much for her. try a different atty? or find a juice with a flavor/nic/atty combo that she does like, the rest will be history.
I would definitely suggest talking to her and finding out exactly what she doesn't like about it - I'm in a somewhat similar boat...my wife smokes, and I'm the one who got into PVs first. To be fair, my wife isn't really resistant to it - but I've found she has different preferences from me (i.e. she prefers auto batteries to manual, etc).
My wife also coughed the first time (as did I) - I told her just like it took your body some tiem to adjust to smoking, it might take a while to get used to vaping... but then reminded her of all the reasons why I was willing to give it a shot (healthier, cleaner, cheaper, etc). I left her with a 510 with a few filled carts and charged batteries... and she took them to work with her. She's still smoking...but she's smoked less today than usual, and split her day between analogs and vaping.
I would just say, make sure you give her the opportunity to try it on her own terms, and make sure you listen to what her complaints are so that hopefully you can help her find a model/juice combo that fits her (I've already found that my wife will need lower nic juice than I do, for example).
Hope some of that helps....
My wife also coughed the first time (as did I) - I told her just like it took your body some tiem to adjust to smoking, it might take a while to get used to vaping... but then reminded her of all the reasons why I was willing to give it a shot (healthier, cleaner, cheaper, etc). I left her with a 510 with a few filled carts and charged batteries... and she took them to work with her. She's still smoking...but she's smoked less today than usual, and split her day between analogs and vaping.
I would just say, make sure you give her the opportunity to try it on her own terms, and make sure you listen to what her complaints are so that hopefully you can help her find a model/juice combo that fits her (I've already found that my wife will need lower nic juice than I do, for example).
Hope some of that helps....
She's only about a 1/3rd pack a day smoker, except when drinking/socializing on the weekends. I think it was a 24 mg fruit punch PG she tried. The flavor was fine, maybe I'll try cutting it with some PG to 8mg and see what happens. I just don't want to keep having her try and not like it reinforcing her negative emotions toward vaping.
I think its important to find out what about smoking she likes. Is it the style, the social aspect, the taste, smelling like an ashtray...etc.
Maybe she doesn't like the color of your 510...so show her the purple or pink one. Show her the other models as well.
Maybe she doesn't like the color of your 510...so show her the purple or pink one. Show her the other models as well.
Maybe don't get stuck with the wording about "quitting smoking". Each of us has enjoyed our "friend" for different reasons and will decide to stop or not in our own timing.
Just keep vaping and enjoying it yourself and let go of any expectations you have of her joining you. Did you take anyone's advise/hints to quit analogs thru the years?
I know we all want the absolute best for our partners and family and friends and spouses. Perhaps the best is us taking care of ourselves. The next best is accepting that others are doing their own version of living their lives in their way...and we love them as they are.
I am happy that she accepts your vaping and has at least tried it, too.
Vape On!!
Just keep vaping and enjoying it yourself and let go of any expectations you have of her joining you. Did you take anyone's advise/hints to quit analogs thru the years?
I know we all want the absolute best for our partners and family and friends and spouses. Perhaps the best is us taking care of ourselves. The next best is accepting that others are doing their own version of living their lives in their way...and we love them as they are.
I am happy that she accepts your vaping and has at least tried it, too.
Vape On!!
Thank you all for your suggestions.
Those are definitely words of wisdom. I'm not pushing the issue with her but I was just wondering if and how others had gotten their significant other interested.
Those are definitely words of wisdom. I'm not pushing the issue with her but I was just wondering if and how others had gotten their significant other interested.
I turned a customer on to the KR808. He liked it, but it made his wife cough. I got her some VG carts and she's happy as a clam now. Might be worth a shot!
My wife and I both took up vaping at the same time. I was a heavier smoker than she was (pack a day of Marlboro Reds compared to her maybe-half-pack of American Spirit Yellows) but my cigarettes consumption is now down to about one a week if I'm feeling nostalgic, whereas she's still smoking regularly as well as vaping.
I agree with SuZ - let her see YOU enjoying it and let HER ask for another go. Don't suggest, don't force or push. The best way to influence people is to do it by example.
And she may not WANT to leave her ciggies behind yet either. Does she HAVE to because you are? I'd say..no
Just let her see how much you're enjoying your PV, and not wanting a ciggie, and when she is ready she will come on over and be interested enough to try again. You can mention you got her some milder carts for when that time comes, but don't pressure her just let time take care of it
And she may not WANT to leave her ciggies behind yet either. Does she HAVE to because you are? I'd say..no
Just let her see how much you're enjoying your PV, and not wanting a ciggie, and when she is ready she will come on over and be interested enough to try again. You can mention you got her some milder carts for when that time comes, but don't pressure her just let time take care of it
Luckily I didn't have a problem, my girl took my first PV package from our mailbox and started using it before I even got home from work. I nearly had to grab my pry bar to get it away from her 
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As far as advice goes, maybe have her try a lower nicotine level or e-liquid with a higher VG percentage maybe? It may also be helpful to tell her that it takes a day or two to get the throat adjusted to the feeling of vaping instead of smoking.
Good luck!
.As far as advice goes, maybe have her try a lower nicotine level or e-liquid with a higher VG percentage maybe? It may also be helpful to tell her that it takes a day or two to get the throat adjusted to the feeling of vaping instead of smoking.
Good luck!
Everyone has their own scheule with vaping. I loved it when I first started (for a few days) was overwhelmed by cravings for analogs, went back to that for a while - and am now vaping full time. Finding the right flavors and nic strength are the key - I think.
Everyone's advice is spot on. Allow her to find her own reasons and timing.
But...... You might suggest that after 5 months of vap'n you'd be able to afford a new washing machine and dryer, trip to Hawaii, new diamond necklace.... or let her select her own reward. Just saying.......
But...... You might suggest that after 5 months of vap'n you'd be able to afford a new washing machine and dryer, trip to Hawaii, new diamond necklace.... or let her select her own reward. Just saying.......
I agree about cutting down the nicotine level and remember, vaping does leave you mouth on the dry side so you do need to drink when you vape. I also experienced coughing when I started vaping, I coughed for about 3 weeks and then it stopped.
It also may be possible that a 510 is too much for your wife, perhaps she would enjoy the lighter vape of a 801. When I started vaping I tried a 901 first and ljked it pretty much, I then started exploring the virtues of the 801 and the 510. You might want to get some adapters like 510>901 and 510>801 and get some of these attys so that you wife can try the different tastes of each on your 3.7v battery.
Also tell her how much you love her and want her to be around for a Long time. Tell her about the health benefits and the cost savings as opposed to buying analogs. Also, if you have kids, how much better it will be for them not to have to breath in that secondhand smoke. Not have a stinky house and car. Be able to enjoy a nice vape after a meal in a restaurant. ETC
It also may be possible that a 510 is too much for your wife, perhaps she would enjoy the lighter vape of a 801. When I started vaping I tried a 901 first and ljked it pretty much, I then started exploring the virtues of the 801 and the 510. You might want to get some adapters like 510>901 and 510>801 and get some of these attys so that you wife can try the different tastes of each on your 3.7v battery.
Also tell her how much you love her and want her to be around for a Long time. Tell her about the health benefits and the cost savings as opposed to buying analogs. Also, if you have kids, how much better it will be for them not to have to breath in that secondhand smoke. Not have a stinky house and car. Be able to enjoy a nice vape after a meal in a restaurant. ETC
I agree about cutting down the nicotine level and remember, vaping does leave you mouth on the dry side so you do need to drink when you vape. I also experienced coughing when I started vaping, I coughed for about 3 weeks and then it stopped.
It also may be possible that a 510 is too much for your wife, perhaps she would enjoy the lighter vape of a 801. When I started vaping I tried a 901 first and ljked it pretty much, I then started exploring the virtues of the 801 and the 510. You might want to get some adapters like 510>901 and 510>801 and get some of these attys so that you wife can try the different tastes of each on your 3.7v battery.
Also tell her how much you love her and want her to be around for a Long time. Tell her about the health benefits and the cost savings as opposed to buying analogs. Also, if you have kids, how much better it will be for them not to have to breath in that secondhand smoke. Not have a stinky house and car. Be able to enjoy a nice vape after a meal in a restaurant. ETC
I think once the smoking ban goes in effect here in Michigan next month she'll reconsider. I'll be sure to have a low nic cart ready.
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