I smoke every once in a while. When I quit smoking, it was seriously like losing a best friend. It was just nice to sit back and chill with a good smoke. *sigh*

I know what you mean though. I would not consider having a smoke once in a while to mean you are still addicted. That's not the definition of addiction now is it?

As to getting rid of the smell, ever think about just doing a neti pot? Try it out, it's a luke warm saline solution you put in one nostril, and it comes out the other side. Helps with allergies and colds too!

If you cant handle that, just tell her you were around a bunch of heavy smokers.

And yes, when I quit smoking full time, I think I became super-tuned to the smell. LOL