Mike Nixes Nicotine

I guess I was not the only one in my circle to make a new year's resolution. While chatting on the phone with Mike last night, I was informed that he made the decision to quit smoking. I am very excited about this, but apparently the withdrawal will affect his mood. He apologized in advance for his mood swings, but I am still a little apprehensive. Mike is not the type of guy who is especially expressive: When he gets angry he tends to just shut down and stop talking. I am more likely to get the silent treatment if he is having a bad day (which IS better than being yelled at, but still not very good). I told him that he is going to do what he will, but that I will give him one "out." Once he really annoys me we will, inevitably, stop talking. When he recovers his level of patience (which either means he goes back to smoking or completely stops craving cigarettes) he can call me and tell me he was having a moment, and I will forgive him ONCE. It works in theory, I will keep you posted as to how things go. Since Sam is out of the picture (though he is trying to wedge his way back in) I have less distractions. Hopefully Mike can keep himself together while he nixes nicotine.