Would date a smoker?

KenSwee · 03-07-2012 04:32PM #1

Throughout my life, when it came to dating, I always refused to date or see any girls who smoked. No matter how attractive they were I always drew the line with they drew a cigarette. I turned down some great opportunities and walked away from some beautiful women but I have no regrets.
Now happily married...to an non smoker of course.

Just wondering if anybody else feels this strongly about smokers?

Littlehorny · 03-07-2012 04:33PM

Yeah Georgia Salpa smokes! wouldnt touch her with a barge pole!

frozenfrozen · 03-07-2012 04:34PM

I wouldn't for a serious relationship

Roadend · 03-07-2012 04:34PM

Would only date smokers, any bird that refuses to smoke my pink cigar can fk right off

Snakeblood · 03-07-2012 04:34PM

KenSwee wrote: »

Throughout my life, when it came to dating, I always refused to date or see any girls who smoked. No matter how attractive they were I always drew the line with they drew a cigarette. I turned down some great opportunities and walked away from some beautiful women but I have no regrets.
Now happily married...to an non smoker of course.

Just wondering if anybody else feels this strongly about smokers?

I wouldn't. I used to smoke and quit smoking to be with a girl who didn't smoke. I noticed that people who smoked just don't smell that good (in my opinion) after I quit. Not that I evangelise about it. It's just sort of stinky.

Although I'd definitely have had sex with smokers

scdublin · 03-07-2012 04:34PM

I wouldn't rule out dating a smoker altogether, although I hate the smell of it and long term, if we were to have a house together I wouldn't be happy with them smoking in all rooms. Hmm maybe I should rule it out lol....

cgpg5 · 03-07-2012 04:35PM

Wouldn't bother me tbh

BUBBLE WRAP · 03-07-2012 04:35PM

Smokers are jokers!

Thatnastyboy · 03-07-2012 04:36PM

Twould be very hypocritical if I wouldnt tbh :P

But I dunno, wouldnt bother me as a smoker, and didn't back when I was a non smoker, obviously the smell of smoke leaves a lot to be desired but wouldnt bother me in terms of being a dealbreaker, much better the smell of fags than her being an absolute c*nt :pac:

super_furry · 03-07-2012 04:36PM

I've found that the more barriers, restrictions and red lines that you place on a potential relationship, the less likely you are to find someone that you really click with.

johngalway · 03-07-2012 04:37PM

Nope, never have, never would.

davet82 · 03-07-2012 04:38PM

smokers are addictive, dont date one! :cool:

Snakeblood · 03-07-2012 04:39PM

super_furry wrote: »

I've found that the more barriers, restrictions and red lines that you place on a potential relationship, the less likely you are to find someone that you really click with.

Well, yeah, but I made a rule that I was only going to date women. I may have been ruling out people I really click with, but I'm comfortable with that.

boomkatalog · 03-07-2012 04:39PM

Thread needs poll.

I have, and wouldn't again. For a start, I need my inhaler after being around smokers. Secondly, the smell off your clothes, and thirdly kissing someone that tastes of fags is rotten.

opinion guy · 03-07-2012 04:41PM

KenSwee wrote: »

Throughout my life, when it came to dating, I always refused to date or see any girls who smoked. No matter how attractive they were I always drew the line with they drew a cigarette. I turned down some great opportunities and walked away from some beautiful women but I have no regrets.
Now happily married...to an non smoker of course.

Just wondering if anybody else feels this strongly about smokers?

Strange thing for a happily married non-smoker to be wondering.
We normally get the forever alone types making these kinds of threads....

danniemcq · 03-07-2012 04:41PM

if she smokes she pokes....

i can understand why its a turn off, with the breath and smell etc but apart from that can't see an issue.

if its a health thing then surely that means no red meats, no alcohol, no fun

Snakeblood · 03-07-2012 04:44PM

danniemcq wrote: »

if its a health thing then surely that means no red meats, no alcohol, no fun

That doesn't necessarily follow, though. I mean, health wouldn't be an issue for me, but I don't smoke, and I do drink. I don't know why people would take an all or nothing approach.

Princess Peach · 03-07-2012 04:44PM

boomkatalog wrote: »

Thread needs poll.

I have, and wouldn't again. For a start, I need my inhaler after being around smokers. Secondly, the smell off your clothes, and thirdly kissing someone that tastes of fags is rotten.

Yeah I've never dated a smoker but I kissed a few, bleuch! Actually had to stop one once cause I thought I was going to be sick.

And I've been around enough smokers to know most of them smell bad, they just don't realise it. Was doing a group research project before with a smoker and another girl. Me and the girl would take turns to sit next to the smoker, he smelt so bad it gave me headaches.

If it was a serious relationship I would honestly expect them to quit. They can't smoke around me because of my asthma anyway, which I made really bad by a brief stint of smoking when drinking a few years ago.

DebDynamite · 03-07-2012 04:45PM

Could not date a smoker.

It's bad enough walking behind someone or standing beside someone smoking, I either have to pass them out or move away from them... no way could I potentially be in a relationship with a smoker for 50+ years.

petes · 03-07-2012 04:47PM

Yes, yes I would. I am a smoker but even before I was I went out with a few smokers!

Sykk · 03-07-2012 04:48PM

super_furry wrote: »

I've found that the more barriers, restrictions and red lines that you place on a potential relationship, the less likely you are to find someone that you really click with.

Ruling out someone who smells like the 76a to Tallaght is hardly being picky now in all fairness.

Max Power1 · 03-07-2012 04:48PM

boomkatalog wrote: »

For a start, I need my inhaler after being around smokers. Secondly, the smell off your clothes, and thirdly kissing someone that tastes of fags is rotten.

This for me too

Never have, never will.

Ficheall · 03-07-2012 04:49PM

Perhaps the poll should ask whether respondents are smokers or non-smokers themselves?

BraziliaNZ · 03-07-2012 04:50PM

I like the smell of cigarettes

1ZRed · 03-07-2012 04:52PM

No I wouldn't but tell that to the hot ones that smoke! Damn tempting...

af_thefragile · 03-07-2012 04:54PM

I don't like girls who smoke.

Neither do I particularly like guys who smoke but I'm not attracted to guys so I don't care.

SusieBlue · 03-07-2012 04:54PM

Its not an issue for me. I wouldn't have an problem with it so long as he didn't smoke in the house/around my nieces and nephews.

war_child · 03-07-2012 05:00PM

ive seen alot of one sided comments especially from women ...ive dated smokers and non smokers and have to say neither really bothered me that much ..i am now happily engaged to a smoker but my past previous long term relationship was with a non smoker and it never bothered her....

I have to ask the women whats this about if you want a long term relationship YOUD EXPECT them to quit ...what if they EXPECTED YOU to start smoking ..see ladies 2 way street

But i think its a personal choice, and for those who would rule out a relationship because the person smokes even if they connected on such a high level my advice to you is worry bout the BIG THINGS and please for all that is good and pure in this world let the little things slide.

Have a great rainy week everyone keep smiling

War_child

spoofilyj · 03-07-2012 05:01PM

I gave up smoking recently but my girlfriend still smokes and tbh I doesent bother me.

I do stay away from her when she's just after a smoke but she's a very light smoker so i'm not that affected by it, I though it would be tougher than it is.

Snakeblood · 03-07-2012 05:03PM

war_child wrote: »

I have to ask the women whats this about if you want a long term relationship YOUD EXPECT them to quit ...what if they EXPECTED YOU to start smoking ..see ladies 2 way street

Er. I'm male last time I had a look, but if they expect you to take up a damaging habit to make you smell bad, I dunno. There's an upside to quitting smoking, where's the upside to starting? Apart from fitting in and looking awesome, of course.

BUBBLE WRAP · 03-07-2012 05:05PM

It really wouldnt bother me in the slightest.

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