For some daters, smoking is an absolute deal breaker. More than 60 percent of those singles surveyed said they would never date a smoker and eighty-five percent of non-smokers think dating someone who smokes is a “big deal.” First dates for smokers may prove to be more difficult than ever before.

Is it okay to date a smoker?

For many men and women, smoking is a deal breaker in any potential date. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 18 percent of adults smoke cigarettes. But if you meet someone who smokes, you shouldnt outright say, “No, I would never date a smoker.”