Smoking would just be the final nail on the coffin of those trapped in a SSM. There's all kinds of evidence that a marriage full of happiness and sex gives significant health benefits to both patrners.
I find it odd that the moment I found out I had slightly elevated blood pressure, my W insisted that I head for the MD. She monitors what I eat so that my health is not endangered. These are wonderful, if irritating, things. But if she has such faith in the medical sciences and health research, then why doesn't she share with me a treatment which is totally free and which is certain to lead to better health, longer life and less stress???? And then, if she is so willing to seek outside help for a medical problem, why is she so steadfastly opposed to getting help with our marriage from a counsellor??????
