How long have you been smoking? How many times have you tried to quit? Nicotine is one of the most powerfully addictive substances in the world. It’s easy to get hooked and hard to quit. Never give up, though, because the health benefits of a cigarette-free lifestyle are worth the struggle. You can do it and bananas can help. Sound silly? Why not at least give it a try? It won’t hurt, and it might be the breakthrough you need.
The truth is, in my clinical experience, I rarely see men doing the leaving. Men compartmentalize. They withdraw into work, hobbies, fantasy, or addiction. They cheat or carry on secret lives and secret affairs. They might create situations that make it impossible for a marriage or relationship to continue. Men also suffer silently, shouldering massive burdens. The men I work with often have a high tolerance for disconnection. They might leave a dissatisfying relationship in spirit (sometimes they never fully arrive), but they are unlikely to leave in body. Certainly the description above does not fit all men, but the general patterns I see in my couples counselling practice recur too often to ignore.
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