I quit April 23, 1985 after smoking cigarettes and pipes for 18 years. My daughter had been having ear and throat infections for several years and it finally dawned on me that my smoking was either the cause or the trigger for her problems. I had quit several times before, but I was determined to do it this time for her.
I had her bring the trash can into the living room and as she stood there with her mouth hanging open, I started throwing all my smoking paraphernalia into the can. I had a fancy pipe lighter and several mid priced pipes and all the junk you need to clean a pipe, and it
ALL went in the can. Then I announced that I was going to quit, and they should expect me to be grumpy for a while, but I still loved them and I was determined to make this work. So if they would put up with me, I would reduce the level of pollution in their lives.
It took me several years to completely get the urge out of my system, as it was a gradual process. But now I can't stand to be anywhere near a smoker, even after they put out their smoke. After you have been smoke free for a while, you will regain your sense of taste and smell, and only then you will realize how disgusting smoking was for everyone around you.
As others have said, you won't be able to quit until
YOU really want to. It's not easy, but it was the smartest thing I have done for my health and my families health.
The very best of luck to you, You're making a wise decision.
One bit of advice, KEEP YOUR HANDS BUSY WITH ANYTHING, until you have lost the urge.