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Smoking vs Drinking -and the law

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beachmamma · 30/07/2018 08:47

I have a re-occurring argument every few months with my husband who thinks the odd joint is acceptable. In our twenties -before we had children we used to smoke a bit once in a while at beach parties and festivals but I said once we settle down it needs to stop -which it did for me, not him even tho he agreed. I've not smoked since before we got married 7 years ago. Where we live is super chilled so plenty of people use it recreationally. I don't have a problem with it and actually think it's far less harmful and dangerous than alcohol -but we have 3 small children and I just don't want him having anything to do with it. These odd occasions are when he's seen this old surf dude we know that's given him a bit and it's been smoked very late at night when kids in bed and he's taken a walk . He says I'm a hypocrite as I used to smoke it, I say things change when you have children and responsibilities. He's a great Dad who works really hard and doesn't go out drinking very often just special occasions , I have friends who's partners are out on the razz every weekend -I would hate that! So do I need to cut him some slack and let him chill with this vice-or stick to my guns ? I find it hard to argue with him about it as I'd take a stoned person over a drunk any day -but it's the principle ! And the law
Life's not an endless summer 🏄‍♂️

OP posts:
TheHulksPurplePanties · 30/07/2018 10:47

beachmama

Don't you dare confuse Toronto as being on the East Coast! It's in the Center. If you're going to do Canada properly you need to start in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and head West. You will not regret taking in the Atlantic hospitality. While I'm partial to Nova Scotia because it's where I grew up, I must say Newfoundland is the most beautiful place I've ever been to. Enjoy!

beachmamma · 30/07/2018 10:55

Thanks 😀

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Inkstainedmags · 31/07/2018 09:40

Don't you dare confuse Toronto as being on the East Coast!

^This Grin

OP considering how rabidly MN usually reacts to the mere mention of cannabis I think this thread says a lot. What your DH does sounds perfectly reasonable to me.

Leesa65 · 31/07/2018 10:33

He also may reach a tolerance (that's what I call it) where you don't really get stoned anymore . This happened to me so I quit , seemed pointless and a waste of cash.

However, in this case, leave him be . He is not smoking it all the time, not around the children and, from what I can understand, is not addicted if he can smoke it on occasion.

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