Don't know what to do...

[white_rubber_boots]

After years of dipping, my fiance has decided to quit. I can't tell you exactly how often he dipped, but I know that it was rare to see him with out his bottom lip sticking out. He decided to quit on Monday, so, needless to say, Tuesday was pretty hard, but he stuck with it! I don't know if quitting chewing tobacco compares to quitting cigs, but either way I guess we're in for a bumpy ride! I just wanted to know if anyone here has some tips on how to help someone who's quitting! Anything supportive, that wont get me shot at is GREATLY appreciated!!!

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[dash8dvr]

wrb, I have been dip free for 60 days today which does not make me an expert by any means. Just realize there will be anger, confrontations, hurt feelings, anxiety, and guilt.......sometimes all of those at once. It is not easy. Best advice, understand these things will happen and realize that it is just him fighting the addiction and not to take it personal. When it looks like he is heading for a nic fit, just give him space and go for a walk or drive.

[jighed]

Good advice dash8dvr.
Buy him a strong mint chewing gum. He is going to be on edge for awhile. When the two of you meet friends/his buddys, don't announce to everyone that he is quiting. He will talk about it when he's comfortable. I dipped for 26 years and have not had one for 20 days now. Last week I told a co-worker, who dips, that I quit. His respone was, "You'll be back on it in 6 weeks", then turned and walked away. Apparently he does not have the willpower us 2coolers do. :-)
Now go back and read dash8dvr again, he really summed it up great. Good luck.

[dash8dvr]

Hey jighead, a couple of my buddies have acted the same way. One of my biggest supporters early on called me yesterday and I actually felt he had a hint of dissapointment when he found out I still have not dipped since I told him I quit a couple months ago. I think he knows he should quit and it would make him feel better if I caved and started dipping again.

[white_rubber_boots]

Thanks so much for the advice and by all means, congratulations to the both of you! There were a few instances yesterday when he was a little cranky, but he realized it and has "pre-apologized" for anything he might do or say in the next few weeks. And, from what I've heard... it'll get worse before it gets better. Yall really put things in better perspective for me, I appreciate it!
Jighed... that was pretty sorry of your co-worker, but you know what they say, you can pick your friends, but not your co-workers!!!