How to Stop Smoking when Your Spouse Still Smokes

For most smokers, the decision to quit is difficult. For smokers who live with another smoker, the decision is more complex. Those who live with a smoker who is not giving up the habit are three times more likely to relapse and start smoking again. However, there are ways to lessen the chance of relapse.
Make a Contract
When you pick the cessation date, make a contract with yourself. Include the date you will stop, your plan for quitting, your signature, and the date you signed the agreement. Place this agreement in an easily accessible place. When you think about lighting up a cigarette, look at that contract. Also, it will also serve as a constant reminder to your spouse of your commitment to quit.
Brush Your Teeth
For people trying to quit smoking, right after meals, just waking up, and right before bed, are the times when cravings are the worst. These cravings can be quelled by brushing your teeth. For example, brush your teeth as soon as you get out of bed. Then focus on keeping your teeth clean for thirty minutes. Do the same after meals and right before bed. Your mind will be distracted when the cravings are the worst.
Exercise
When dealing with cravings at odd times, small spurts of exercise will help the cravings. Any exercise, even five minutes of stretching, releases endorphins in the brain. If brushing your teeth is not working, try doing twenty jumping jacks. Additionally, this will improve your cardiovascular health and endurance.