Would you ever date a smoker?

[Sinister Rouge]

Got the idea from the "would you ever date a vegan" thread.

I don't find tobacco to be morally wrong, but I do find it to be a disgusting personal habit. I have kissed a smoker once, and I will never do it again. I'm a pretty tolerant guy, but smoking is a deal breaker.

And for the smokers, would you ever date a non-smoker?


Edit: how do I put in a poll?

[MrShotShot]

Nope.

[Dancer]

I'm married, but if something were to happen to hubby, I doubt I'd date a smoker.

[khigh]

I married, but I am a smoker. Hubby was a nonsmoker before joining the Army. I don't know if I would date a nonsmoker. I don't want to quit and I don't want anyone telling me/coercing me to quit.

[Sinister Rouge]

I married, but I am a smoker. Hubby was a nonsmoker before joining the Army. I don't know if I would date a nonsmoker. I don't want to quit and I don't want anyone telling me/coercing me to quit.


I take it your husband is a smoker now?

[ChaosControl]

Absolutely not.

[MarkyS]

No. Apart from the unattractive/unclean aspects of the habit, I also wouldn't want to buy into all the health problems that are sure to come. Same reason I would hesistate to marry the morbidly obese.

M

[Sinister Rouge]

No. Apart from the unattractive/unclean aspects of the habit, I also wouldn't want to buy into all the health problems that are sure to come. Same reason I would hesistate to marry the morbidly obese.

M


I like how you need reasons to hesitate to marry fat people.
I just don't want to get intimate with a fat girl, that is reason enough. The health issues are a distant second.

[BillBrown]

I wouldn't date a smoker.
I smoke 3 packs a day. I don't want to wind up buying her cigarettes, too.

[khigh]

I take it your husband is a smoker now?

Yes he is. Started because the smokers got out of duties like mowing and weed picking in his unit. They would walk around and point out the guys who weren't on a "smoke break" to clean. Also helped him out with his chief and smoke. The section and platoon get together on their smoke breaks and end up having very interesting conversations that the nonsmokers don't really participate in.

If you aren't a smoker when you join the Army, you either will be while you are in or still smoking when you get out. My father in law smokes, but only on deployment. Says it calms him down after a fire fight or an intense convoy.

[Safiel]

Absolutely not. I don't allow anybody to smoke in my home or car.

That said, I still oppose most of the draconian anti-smoking laws that have been passed.

[CaptainPike]

What do you mean by "date"?

When I was a single man I would have hooked up with a smoker. But that's about it. And kissing??? No thanks. I'd rather eat the cigarette than kiss the woman that smoked it. Gross!

Kind of like liberals.

[traditional_woman]

i can't stand cig smoke, so no.

[PaRepub]

I smoked for about 8 years and now I have not touched a smoke in 2 years.

I used to date smokers, but they always tasted like an ashtray when I would kiss them.

[Sinister Rouge]

What do you mean by "date"?

When I was a single man I would have hooked up with a smoker. But that's about it. And kissing??? No thanks. I'd rather eat the cigarette than kiss the woman that smoked it. Gross!

Kind of like liberals.


You get 10 man points for saying you would hook up with a woman, but wouldn't kiss her.:flag:

[Stantz]

this thread
is seriously depressing me :(

[super cool ski instructor]

I did one time......and I will never do it again.

[CaptainPike]

You get 10 man points for saying you would hook up with a woman, but wouldn't kiss her.:flag:

If she was a smoker.. there's no way I'm kissing that.

[Sinister Rouge]

If she was a smoker.. there's no way I'm kissing that.


But anything else is in bounds eh?


I respect that. Never been able to pull it off though. I guess I lack game.

[super cool ski instructor]

I don't mind guys who smoke an occassional cigar because I like to smoke an occassional cigar, and I refuse to be a hypocrit. :D

[CaptainPike]

But anything else is in bounds eh?


I respect that. Never been able to pull it off though. I guess I lack game.

Some women just aren't marriage material. You know what I mean?

[JeffR]

Absolutely not.

[Harmonious]

I have asthma. What do YOU think?

[davetexas]

Never understood the concept of smoking. Super gross and nasty.
Gives me the willies

[EnchantedFrog]

I'd date a smoker.

Wouldn't date a liberal tofu eater, though.

[davetexas]

I'd date a smoker.

Wouldn't date a liberal tofu eater, though.

Never understood the tofu concept either

[Paul-w]

I have and I would again.

I'm not some stuck up superficial ignorant individual that think a smoking habit defines who a person is.

[EnchantedFrog]

Never understood the tofu concept either
Yeah. That soybean breath is really a turn-off. :sick:

[davetexas]

Yeah. That soybean breath is really a turn-off. :sick:


It would be tedious re-entering the dating scene with today's self centered crowd. I Believe a person would be better off searching for a Russian or Asian mate. But no matter what, disaster is just around the bend.;););)

[BURORAN]

Since I am a smoker, I would prefer dating a smoker.:cool:

[Gabby]

I'm not a smoker. My husband smokes.

Other than him, I dated two other smokers. I quite dating the other two because they smelled of the smoking…. Barf.

My husband never had that smell of old, stale smoke. So his smoking never bothered me.
He brushes his teeth and uses mouth wash before kissing me. I hate the ashtray mouth too. It's soooo disgusting.

We’ve been married since 2000. We shared a home office for about 2 years. It was the only time he’s really smoked in the house. I developed a chronic cough after that. I’ve had the cough for over 3 years now. The docs keep saying that it’s allergies. Nothing has helped.

So my husband no longer smokes in the house or around me. He’s been talking to his doctor about quitting after the holidays.

His doc also says that his lungs are healthy and he has no health problems from his smoking. I guess he’s one of the lucky ones.

I guess a considerate smoker is not a problem.

[JediMindTrick]

Once long ago I did and kissing her was like licking an ashtray. Never again.

[natalie addict]

Got the idea from the "would you ever date a vegan" thread.

I don't find tobacco to be morally wrong, but I do find it to be a disgusting personal habit. I have kissed a smoker once, and I will never do it again. I'm a pretty tolerant guy, but smoking is a deal breaker.

And for the smokers, would you ever date a non-smoker?


Edit: how do I put in a poll?

Only if she had alot of va-va-vavoom!

[gdoane]

Got the idea from the "would you ever date a vegan" thread.

I don't find tobacco to be morally wrong, but I do find it to be a disgusting personal habit. I have kissed a smoker once, and I will never do it again. I'm a pretty tolerant guy, but smoking is a deal breaker.

And for the smokers, would you ever date a non-smoker?


Edit: how do I put in a poll?

I could do that for you. You have a time frame, about 15 minutes or so, to add a poll. It's to prevent poll manipulation. That's not at issue in this case so I added the poll myself.

Since I've used moderator powers in this thread, I'm out. Not voting or commenting on the topic. I don't mix moderating and participation. You've got your poll, though.

[MarkyS]

I like how you need reasons to hesitate to marry fat people.
I just don't want to get intimate with a fat girl, that is reason enough. The health issues are a distant second.


Actually, I've dated some fat girls. They were pretty much like all other girls. Some good, some bad. But, to each his/her own. What I'm talking about is the morbidly obese. That's beyond fat, and a straight ticket to major health problems that I don't want to have to deal with.

M

[MarkyS]

I have and I would again.

I'm not some stuck up superficial ignorant individual that think a smoking habit defines who a person is.

It's really not about defining people. It's about having to get your hair, car, rugs, and clothes cleaned more often because you're around them. It's the SMOKE. And, as I said, it's the health problems that will inevitably come along.

If you want to put up with those things, have at it.

M

[LouC]

Got the idea from the "would you ever date a vegan" thread.

I don't find tobacco to be morally wrong, but I do find it to be a disgusting personal habit. I have kissed a smoker once, and I will never do it again. I'm a pretty tolerant guy, but smoking is a deal breaker.

And for the smokers, would you ever date a non-smoker?


Edit: how do I put in a poll?

I honestly don't know?

I was a smoker for 35 years but finally got completely away from that nasty habit and just don't know if I could or would risk dating a smoker?

[johnrocks]

As a former smoker;2 packs a day; the habit disgusts me now, I honestly don't care about being around it however I don't think it would keep me from dating someone.

[outfromunder]

I have and I would again.

I'm not some stuck up superficial ignorant individual that think a smoking habit defines who a person is.

I have dated a smoker and I would NEVER again. Her smoking didnt define her, she was a very nice girl. Me kissing her ashtray mouth did, however, turn me off...

[Greyclouds]

Once long ago I did and kissing her was like licking an ashtray. Never again.

This.

I'd never bully a smoker to quit, but I reserve the right to not date them!

[Paul-w]

It's really not about defining people. It's about having to get your hair, car, rugs, and clothes cleaned more often because you're around them. It's the SMOKE. And, as I said, it's the health problems that will inevitably come along.

If you want to put up with those things, have at it.

M

First off, health problems aren't inevitable. Each individual is different. You have a 50/50 shot on that one.

Also everything doesn't have to smell like smoke. Try smoking out on the porch ;)

[super cool ski instructor]

First off, health problems aren't inevitable. Each individual is different. You have a 50/50 shot on that one.

Also everything doesn't have to smell like smoke. Try smoking out on the porch ;)

People who smoke smell like smoke. And they do not even realize it.

When walking by coworkers in the hall it is always aparent who is coming inside from smoking...I am sorry, but I would never want my boyfriend to smell like that.

[BrittleBullet]

No.
But only because I'm married.
I actually enjoy the smell of cigarettes.

[Sinister Rouge]

I could do that for you. You have a time frame, about 15 minutes or so, to add a poll. It's to prevent poll manipulation. That's not at issue in this case so I added the poll myself.

Since I've used moderator powers in this thread, I'm out. Not voting or commenting on the topic. I don't mix moderating and participation. You've got your poll, though.


Good reasons.
Thanks for adding the poll!

[Andrew_980]

I smoke an occasional cigar or pipe but cigarettes disgust me so i am glad to have married a non-smoker.

[MarkyS]

First off, health problems aren't inevitable. Each individual is different. You have a 50/50 shot on that one.

Also everything doesn't have to smell like smoke. Try smoking out on the porch ;)

Your chance of getting a health problem is 50/50, (you will or you won't,) but the odds in favor of you getting one as a smoker go WAY UP over a non-smoker, and if you can't admit that, you're deluding yourself and in conflict with every health professional in the country.

Despite every effort to segregate the smoke from everyone else, it inevitably gets into the smoker's clothes and certainly on his/her breath. I know that most smokers don't believe it, but most non-smokers can find the smoker in the room almost instantly. It's just the truth.

M

[bitterclinger84]

I have asthma. What do YOU think?

My cousin has asthma and smokes like a chimney... I've seen her smoke a cigarette and then go inside and do a breathing treatment. Makes me wanna slap her.

[CaptPops]

Sure did and then we were married 49 years ago. But we did quit in 1970.

[ModerateVoice]

Sure did and then we were married 49 years ago. But we did quit in 1970.

Who quits in 1970?! Wasn't smoking still "good for you" back then? :mrgreen:

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Roadsong66/doc1.jpg

.......even better....smoking still portrayed as "healthy" in 1983

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq143/Roadsong66/MatineeCigaretteAd1983.jpg

[Safiel]

Who quits in 1970?! Wasn't smoking still "good for you" back then? :mrgreen:



December 31st, 1970 was the last day that cigarette commercials were allowed on TV.

It was also in that time period they began the Surgeon General's Warning nonsense.

[handle]

Once long ago I did and kissing her was like licking an ashtray. Never again.

You licked an ashtray... that's just disgusting :S

[Harmonious]

My cousin has asthma and smokes like a chimney... I've seen her smoke a cigarette and then go inside and do a breathing treatment. Makes me wanna slap her.

:eek: Understood.

Interesting. Unlike your cousin, I have a strong desire to live.

[ModerateVoice]

December 31st, 1970 was the last day that cigarette commercials were allowed on TV.

It was also in that time period they began the Surgeon General's Warning nonsense.

I still remember that...................and I was only 4! I swear I do remember....

[wayoverthehill]

People who smoke smell like smoke. And they do not even realize it.

When walking by coworkers in the hall it is always aparent who is coming inside from smoking...I am sorry, but I would never want my boyfriend to smell like that.I can smell a smoker 20 feet away. You're right, they don't realize how bad they smell. Sometimes I have customers who positively reek so bad - as does the paperwork they hand me - that I can hardly breathe.

I smoked for 17 years and quit 35 years ago. You don't realize how disgusting it is until you don't do it any more.

[BillBrown]

December 31st, 1970 was the last day that cigarette commercials were allowed on TV.

It was also in that time period they began the Surgeon General's Warning nonsense.

The warning labels went on in the early 1960s- 1963, I think.

[Safiel]

It is interesting to watch the old Flintstones Winston Commercials on YouTube. Also the Hillbillies cast ads for Winstons.

[BillBrown]

It is interesting to watch the old Flintstones Winston Commercials on YouTube. Also the Hillbillies cast ads for Winstons.

Cigarette commercials used to be the mainstay of TV.
You couldn't go 30 minutes without seeing one.

I watched TV all through the 1950s. I look at a lot of the old commercials on YouTube. They capture the feel of that time even more than the shows do.


Sidenote- Google Books has all of the old LIFE magazines. Just the covers are a blast from the past.

[PeterGriffin]

If she smokes, she pokes.