Ugh. Husband Would Rather I Smoke Analogs.. :(

[nostinkies]

I will tell you chantix DOES work. But the side effects affect everyone differently. I didn't feel the need to "off" myself however. With me, it caused a REALLY bad case of insomnia. Try going almost 10days with NO SLEEP! I should have called guinness, it was probably a world record. But when I did finally crash, I slept almost 1 full day. And the DREAMS! OMG, made alice in wonderland look tame! After I woke up, I tossed the pills in the trash and started smoking again. Try to make the vaping thing work, it has for me now almost 4 weeks and I was a pack a day smoker. If he doesn't like it, tough ...... He'll get over watching you with your chrome dildo. (I would have thought that might have turned him on actually) My wife has been really supportive of my vaping endeavor and I am thankful for that. He should be happy you smell better and are really trying to quit. Good luck and hang in there, you can do it.

I will say trying to get him to switch with you might not work, it just might not be "his time"

 

[EddardinWinter]

OP-

The solution is quite simple. Get rid of him.

 

[Zee2006]

You don't mention what your set up is....but I get the impression you're not crazy about it....soooo I would 1st recommend you invest in a set up YOU like...If you like it, you probably won't care so much if he does or not.... I love mine.. it's simple yet pretty..lol




I think you'll find the nervousness you are feeling... is simply from quitting smoking... I played lots of lil games my 1st 5 weeks or so... they helped... oh and lots of reading... keep your mind busy.... again I think you'll find you are starting to care less and less about what he thinks... as you start feeling better and better...

Next I would recommend taking the money you were spending every week on smokes and putting it in a clear jar or glass somewhere you and he can see it.....As your money is growing I think you'll start hearing less and less about how silly vaping looks.....


Good luck

 

[CatClick]

My setup is a Vapor Shark Glass

High Performance Electronic Cigarettes & Premium USA E-Liquids

I wish I had done more research or just gone to a local vape shop before I purchased it. The batteries suck and don't last long, my tank leaks ALL THE TIME.

I am vaping mostly 100% VG organic liquid from Virgin Vapors. I like it mostly but I'm not getting much flavor for what I spent for it.

 

[beazy]

Men are pretty simple... The idea of underlying motives and whatnot is very unlikely. He said he doesn't like how it looks. Also you probably talk to him about it a lot and that alone is unnerving for a man. With the issues you have had he is looking at the negatives and using them to convince you to quit so you will finally leave him alone about it.

Best advice is to continue forward and find your favorite liquid/mod combo, as previously mentioned you could try box mods or w/e. Get yourself a couple of them, keep it to yourself and enjoy the benefits that will come. Eventually he will come around once he no longer feels pressured to, and you will likely have a mod he will want.

 

[Anjaffm]

Well, dear, I was married to a nagger once. Past tense.

It does work to simply tell a nagging, negative, unsupportive spouse to go fly a kite whenever he starts with his negative crap and his attempts to put you down.
It also works - in addition - to get a setup that you like and that you are happy with. This is YOUR life, YOUR choice, YOUR health. And YOUR pleasure. And nobody else's. Period.

In case anybody wonders: I was the one who filed for divorce

 

[king.]

i vape now one jear and i am happy i feel so beter then bevor make yourself hapy and vape thats my tip

 

[EddardinWinter]

Well, dear, I was married to a nagger once. Past tense.

It does work to simply tell a nagging, negative, unsupportive spouse to go fly a kite.
It also works - in addition - to get a setup that you like and that you are happy with. This is YOUR life, YOUR choice, YOUR health. And YOUR pleasure. And nobody else's. Period.

In case anybody wonders: I was the one who filed for divorce

Nobody wonders....

Nice to see you Anjaffm.

 

[Anjaffm]

*giggles* - Nice to see you too, Edward!
Now about the setup, sorry, I cannot help, I am from Europe, and we have completely different stuff

 

[king.]

take a look to gg thats nice toys for boys and girls

 

[Spazmelda]

That's a stinky situation! Have him read dr. Mike Siegel's blog. It's called 'The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary'

You can also have him check out Dr. Brad Rodu's blog at http://rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com/

Lots of good information at both of those.

 

[Nermal]

Hmmm, do I sense a bit of crab-bucket-syndrome there?

I haven't heard that expression in a while, but it sounds right on. She's quit; he can't. Drag her back into the bucket with all the other crabs.

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

So I have been vaping for less than a week and off analogs for almost 72 hours. It's been an interesting ride to say the least. Finding the right juice has been a challenge. I'm not that happy with the setup I have but it's working ok for now. I've had some pretty bad side effects from either withdrawals or overconsuming nicotine. I haven't quite figured out if the uneasiness and jitters I am feeling is a nicotine craving or a symptom of me over vaping. I'm working on it, but I DO know that I can't stand the smell of analogs anymore and I NEVER want to smoke them again.

My husband on the other hand keeps throwing news articles he finds on the internet at me that say E-cigs are dangerous, unregulated, and JUST as addictive as cigarettes, PLUS, he says I look ridiculous sucking on a huge chrome (Dildo) as he calls it, and then he says he would rather I just smoke regular smokes.

So, help me convince him that this is indeed BETTER than smoking analogs. I have told him everything I know (Which admittedly isn't much) and directed him to lots of sites but he is still on my back and his nasty comments are really getting to me.

Even some of my friends are on my side and want to try e-cigs. He still says it's dumb looking and it doesn't matter to him he just thinks what he thinks an that's that.

Has anyone encountered a spouse who was anti-vaping and if so how did you handle it??

Thanks!!

Let him read this...then ask him if he wants to keep listening to the disinformation or would he like to know the truth

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-liquid-discussion/465485-its-not-nicotine.html

 

[DrillRX]

So I have been vaping for less than a week and off analogs for almost 72 hours. It's been an interesting ride to say the least. Finding the right juice has been a challenge. I'm not that happy with the setup I have but it's working ok for now. I've had some pretty bad side effects from either withdrawals or overconsuming nicotine. I haven't quite figured out if the uneasiness and jitters I am feeling is a nicotine craving or a symptom of me over vaping. I'm working on it, but I DO know that I can't stand the smell of analogs anymore and I NEVER want to smoke them again.

My husband on the other hand keeps throwing news articles he finds on the internet at me that say E-cigs are dangerous, unregulated, and JUST as addictive as cigarettes, PLUS, he says I look ridiculous sucking on a huge chrome (Dildo) as he calls it, and then he says he would rather I just smoke regular smokes.

So, help me convince him that this is indeed BETTER than smoking analogs. I have told him everything I know (Which admittedly isn't much) and directed him to lots of sites but he is still on my back and his nasty comments are really getting to me.

Even some of my friends are on my side and want to try e-cigs. He still says it's dumb looking and it doesn't matter to him he just thinks what he thinks an that's that.

Has anyone encountered a spouse who was anti-vaping and if so how did you handle it??

Thanks!!

Some men pay good money to watch a woman suck on a dildo, he should be happy your doing it for free.


To be serious though, maybe you should get him to try it for a couple of day's (vaping not sucking on dildo's) and he can see how much better he feels after a day or so and he might change his mind a little.

 

[Talyon]

Hes now sad and lonely, this well change be strong he well get use to it.

Make sure u get backups for,your backups.

Have a Vape Day!

 

[Amberina]

You know that you made a good decision. Sometimes having someone oppose us just makes our will stronger. Maybe his attitude towards vaping has cemented your resolve to quit smoking for good. I always try to find something good in any situation.

Stick with what you already know is right. You will be happier in the long run!

Good Luck!!

One more thing- Vigin Vapor e-liquid needs to be steeped for a while for the flavor to intensify. They are 100% VG and they have some alcohol in the flavoring that will evaporate with steeping. Just give them some time. In a few weeks you may love them.

 

[TheSystemHasFailed]

OP, there are so many good juices out there!

Don't be afraid to spend a few dollars more for good juice.

In the end, it is still gonna come in way under your cig budget.

 

[Stonesourlemon]

My girlfriend was a little off put at first too. she didn't like that i attempted vaping in the house, and kicked me out to the balcony, but i never smoked indoors, so it didnt bother me much to have to vape outdoors. She has never been a smoker of any kind, and after a few years o hearing how i was going to die of cancer, i stumbled on vaping as an alternative. she has come around a bit since i started, i just keep forwarding her articles I have read about how all signs point to vaping being good for harm reduction. At the end of the day, he can want you to do just about anything. Do YOU feel better? Do YOU want cigarettes? those are the only questions that matter.

 

[UnclePsyko]

I gotta say, this post has been haunting me since I read it hours ago. Something about the situation is not sitting right. So... here's my .
Maybe his attitude isn't so much about his worry about how "Bad" is can be for you but it's the change in habit that the two of you have shared for the most part. You say he's a "Closet-Smoker" and perhaps the sudden change is upsetting the applecart and he's probably not as ready for the change as you are, and that could be a perceived threat. I obviously don't know squat about either of you or your relationship, but if he's the Alpha Male type and he's used to being the one who steers the ship (Perceived or not) this could be the issue.
Sure, a bit juvenile to say the least, but many guys just want THAT in the relationship.
So, I would suggest instead of trying to "Prove him Wrong" that maybe trying to make it acceptable instead?
He's obviously not fond of the shape and appearance of your gear... so getting him to "give it a try" probably will be met with alot of resistance so perhaps upgrade to something that may be a bit more appealing, and try including him in the purchase? I gotta admit, there's something utilitarian looking about a MVP 2... A box mod, Variable Voltage/Variable Wattage, Resistance Checker, etc...
Topped with a good clearomiser that is rebuildable (what guy doesn't like to tinker) and maybe get him a sampler of tobacco juices? There are some great sellers of pipe and Cigar flavored e-liquids that are registered here at ECF. GoodeJuice, Want2Vape, Naturally-Extracted-Tobacco, Heather's Heavenly Vapes, the list goes on and on...
You made it clear to him you don't appreciate his attitude towards you and your new found hobby, and maybe he got the point but doesn't want to blink, try and give him a way out and see what happens then?
Like I said, just my opinion... I'm no Psychologist, if it wasn't for spellchecker, I wouldn't have been able to spell it!

 

[sputtertoo]

This is a new twist, I don't think I've ever heard of this situation before. I've heard of that attitude from strangers, but never a spouse. You can fight back with links about vaping, but overall this is kind of a lose-lose situation if he refuses to listen to you or even see any difference from analogs to vaping. It's a bit sad that he's so resistant, but it does seem like he's against it because it's a big change to him and I'll say his closet smoeking is now out in the open and he doesn't like it. You can always have him try to pick out his own gear instead of just using yours, since everybody is different in what they consider a good vape. I love my Kanger Pro Tanks, my wife loves her T3S's, I just purchased my first VV ego and Im pleased, while she seems happy with her current ego-c upgrade. If you have a good local vape shop I would say take him to that as well, just so he can see what's out there and talk to other vapers. It took me a long time but I think I finally found one I like her in ABQ. Hopefully, he gets over this little bump or even just keeps it to himself, because having someone close boohoo a newer better hobby sucks.