@ Jeanna: Poufing is disappearing on a significant other who is stricken with a serious illness. It comes from the sound "Pouf" as in what happens when a magician makes something disappear. It happens when a spouse, fiance or girlfriend/boyfriend can't handle sticking around to see someone through their treatment or isn't able to handle the "new normal" that is their loved one's new existence. These people might go "pouf"... never to be seen again. Very sad. You are the polar opposite of a poufer.