Apart from being a habit that is dangerous to health, smoking can also be a turn-off when it comes to relationship. Blessing Ukemena writes on how ladies that smoke are not men’s preference in relationship.
Even ladies that do not smoke don’t like a lady that smokes. When a lady is a smoker in this part of the world, she is not viewed in a positive light. But when a man does the same, some might say that he has swag. So, here are what some men say about dating a lady that smokes.
Ezekiel, an undergraduate says “I don’t smoke, and I don’t think that I can go out with a lady that? smokes, because it can be embarassing when you take her out with friends and she is smoking while you are not. It put both her and you in a bad light. If I even date one that smokes, it can never be a serious affair.”
James Ukeh, also an undergraduate of UNIABUJA:? “I've never dated a woman who smokes, although I just met a cute one who smokes occasionally. Smoking for me is kind of a turn-off. However, I've heard some say that women who smoke are naturally less inhibited and are great in bed. Any advice?”
Jubril Umaar, an IT Personnel,? added that “I don't think that's true. but I know this; one, they smell bad. The smoke is on their breath, in their hair, on their clothes, in their apartments. Two, it kind of indicates an addictive personality. Knowing what we know about smoking for about 50 years now, how stupid do you have to be to willfully smoke? And thirdly, they are going to age faster and die sooner. I wouldn't date a smoker. Not a chance. I don't care what she looks like.”
Adetunji Bayo, an IT personnel, ssays that “the problem with smoking these days is that there are so few places where one can smoke, that if you date someone who is really addicted, you'll be eating your dinner alone in the restaurant. For the record about health, nature deals the cards in a rather funny manner. I've heard of people, and knew one, in fact, who lived incredibly healthy life and died of cancer. But I have a relative who was a three-packet smoker for several decades, even while pregnant, and is still physically healthy. In short, I would prefer a girl? who doesn't smoke than one who does. There's really no good reason for doing it.”
Micheal, a banker in Abuja says: “I could tolerate a woman who smoked when I was younger, but not anymore. I knew a lot of people who took up the habit in school and some of them still smoke. But if you're running through a pack a day all these years, I think it's time to think of quitting. Curiously, I'm not bothered too much by cigars, although I suspect that's probably because most people I know only smoke them on rare special occasions.”
To Peter Dimeji: “I do have a girlfriend that smokes, but I have been trying to make her stop smoking; but it has not been easy. I smoke too, but I sometimes feel bad that she does. Her smoking is even encouraging me to continue, even when I want to stop. It has not been easy, because I really love this girl.”
And a female undergraduate at UNIABUJA, who simply called herself Temitope said: “I don’t think that those that smoke are too bad. I have a friend who smokes, but aside from that, she seems to have a good grip on her life and is doing relatively well for herself. She has been trying to stop smoking, but it's not been easy. She is single, but I don’t think it’s the habit.”
What do you think? So, there you have it. Most guys do not want to be seen with a girl that smokes, because it is a habit that brings bad smells and impression. A lady that smokes has fewer girlfriends than those that do not smoke. Their circle of friends is more restricted.
Some say that those that smoke are irresponsible, because they know that the habit is bad for them and refused to quit, while others say that smoking has nothing to do with the personality of a person. But whatever one does that may affect the health and that of other people around, then such habit is not worth it. So, if you are a fine, smart, 21st Century lady out there that smokes, then it's time to stop for your own good.