My best friend recently confesed to Me and our other friend that she occasionally smokes. Mind you, we're 14. She insists she doesn't "really" inhale, but We're so worried about her. What can I do to convince her not to go further into a life of smoking??!?
Thanks for your time,
Kat (deathmoose777)
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? ShOrTnSwEeT42094 answered Monday July 12 2004, 12:52 am: Well,I've had a lot of experience with this.My Grandma had heart trouble and eventually passed away from smoking,and my dad had to wait until he had a heartattck when I was 5 to convince him to quit.But that wasn't the end of his troubles,he had a triple bi-pass heart surgery when I was 13.BUT,enough about me!!Remind your friend of all the dangers smoking causes,heart disease,lung cancer,emphyzema,etc.Use me as an example if you want to!Let her know that you care so much about her you don't wanna see her go thru that.And if she doesn't squash this now,she WILL become addicted!!Maybe you can get her to listen if you remind her of how smoking yellows your teeth and fingernails and how the nasty smell gets in your hair and clothes,and that WILL NOT come out!!Remind her that guys don't like to kiss a girl who tastes and smells like an ashtray!!!YUCK!! Most of all,let her know you love her,and you want her to be there for the rest of your life!!!I hope I helped some!Write to me and let me know how it goes!!! [ ShOrTnSwEeT42094's advice column | Ask ShOrTnSwEeT42094 A Question ]
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