Average Cigar Obsession Duration

[Riverstyx]

How long do you think it is for the average person to lose their cigar obsession due to things like boredom, no $, health, wife, etc?  I know most here are probably life-long aficionados and expect to continue to be, but what has been your experience with those that have given up the sport?  5 years? 10 years? 20 years? Or are most in it for the long haul?

 

[torrenfoot]

Very interesting topic! Keen to hear what people say


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[ElJavi76]

You're smoking too much. 

You never have time for us anymore.

I don't want your friends over to smoke. 

You're stinking up the porch. (Like the outside of the house ?? Like the air outside? Like our block? I'm stinking up Earth? Love that one.)

If you're in this hobby you're gonna get it from all angles. Wife, mom maybe even dad if he doesn't partake, and oh yeah your doctor. I've been at it on and off for 15 years. I say on and off because early on it was way less than now. I would have my stash, but especially during the winter I could go months without a smoke. Not so much these days. I always go back to my wife's grandmother. Lived to within a few weeks of turning 100. She smoked tobacco in her corn cob pipes her whole life in Dominican Republic.

If it makes you happy. Do it! Use your judgement. I'm not suggesting you lose your marriage over it, but honestly if they love you they won't try to change you. Just like we shouldn't try to change them. Live and let smoke, that's what I say.

I'm in it to win it guys.

[Corylax18]

I'm only 30 and I smoked my first cigar about 15 years ago. Dad has always had a humidor and enjoyed cigars occasionally throughout my life. Fortunately cigar smoking has never been stigmatized (for me) and I really don't get much negative kick back from my family or friends. They understand to some degree, but I don't expect either of my brothers to pick up the habit. Most of my childhood and family friends don't smoke, but I do have "Cigar Buddies."

I certainly go through phases. I may not smoke during the winter for a month or more, but there are weeks in the summer or during vacation that I smoke multiple cigars everyday. I anticipated these fluctuations to continue, but I struggle to imagine a future sans my wonderful Habanos.

[GrouchoMarx]

When they pry my cutter and lighter from my cold, clammy hands. 

[Lotusguy]

Been smoking cigars regularly for about 10 years now - I see no signs of slowing down yet. Only my collecting habit fluctuates.

[PapaDisco]

Now that you mention it . . . I do seem to notice an inverse correlation between cigars and sex . . .  

 

[BrightonCorgi]

I see ease of smoking as a big factor.  Can you smoke in your house?  Can you smoke down the street?  How much of a hassle is it to enjoy a cigar?

For me, I smoke where ever, whenever in my house so cigar smoking never becomes a chore or hassle.  I could see giving it up if I had to jump through hoops to enjoy a cigar.

[joeypots]

Most cigar smokers I know are moderate in their habit. This, I think, lets them enjoy a few cigars a week for many years. I've been able to smoke two or three cigars a week for almost twenty years. Buying is another subject altogether. I buy when I'm flush. I have become more judicious with my purchasing, seeking specific cigars rather than what hits my fancy at the moment.

[Danimalia]

53 minutes ago, PapaDisco said:

Now that you mention it . . . I do seem to notice an inverse correlation between cigars and sex . . .  

 

As in... The more you have  it, the less you smoke? An understandable trade off. 

[zepp69]

I have been enjoying cigars for about 4 years now and have no plans on slowing down unless health issues arise. My wife loves the smell of cigars, cologne, and beard oil on me so she is good with me doing it. We built a barn with living quarters above for entertaining and I have a man cave. I smoke year round and enjoy the friendships I have now through this hobby. I have never gotten in an argument while enjoying a cigar with friends.  Just got a custom built humidor for Aristocrat in Dallas, Texas. Amazing piece of work. I will need another one in a few. Cigars allow me to relax and unwind. Cigars have allowed me to network, meet some great folks, trade, buy, sell and enjoy the hobby.

 

[CrankYanker]

I have enjoyed cigars off and on ever since I was in my mid 20s.  I really didn't get much into them as far as researching, testing different types/brands, etc until about 3 or 4 years ago.  I would meet up with some buddies and we would smoke on a Friday night usually 2 or 3 sticks over the course of the winter.  These were all non Cuban and then I was introduced to the Cuban market from my Canadian folks.  They brought down some Montes and I usually was ordering through them for a while.  My wife enjoys smoking a cigar here and there and she does not mind as long as I am outside or in the barn.  The only thing she says is that when she smoochy smoochy after a cigar its like a cigarette, same taste.  So I try to keep it to 1 to 2 cigars a week.

[Wertman]

So for me started while in college 10 years ago.  My last semester I stopped working to concentrate on school and sold almost all my cigars but a few.  Of course a box of 2007 plpc.  Wish I would of kept those.  Anyway fast forward three kids later and a wife.  I have always said Iwould like to get back to smoking and collecting some.   Stumbled on this site after a cruise to grand Caymen in March where I picked up a box of Monte 2 and d4.  I have not stopped buying since.  Of course finances play a role.  I think of Piggy who states he usually buys Regular production and just ages everything has a great concept. I figure 5-10 boxes a year for the next 10 years or so will have me set for life for my cigar habit of 1 stick every week or 2.  Of course there is always the special cigars as long as they are priced well.  I know I ranted a bit hope this kind of answers your question.

[HarveyBoulevard]

50 minutes ago, Danimalia said:

As in... The more you have  it, the less you smoke? An understandable trade off. 

I'm pretty sure he means the other way around...?

...and yes, I've noticed. ?

[HarveyBoulevard]

1 hour ago, PapaDisco said:

Now that you mention it . . . I do seem to notice an inverse correlation between cigars and sex . . .  

 

And my cigars never complain I'm smoking them too fast...?

[OB1]

I was thinking about this a few days ago... I'm hoping I get addicted before my interest in the hobby wanes.  

[btort910]

I smoked my first cigar in 1976 and haven't tired of this hobby (obsession) yet. And there is no doubt about the inverse relationship between cigars and sex! The more cigars the less sex.

[Riverstyx]

12 minutes ago, HarveyBoulevard said:

And my cigars never complain I'm smoking them too fast...?

But you know when you do, and you feel bad about yourself.  And you know you've done a disservice to the cigar.  Actually, the cigar does complain: the fire gets curled up way under the wrapper blanket, gives you harsh feedback, and burns your insides.

[NSXCIGAR]

In my experience, once you are a cigar smoker you are a regular cigar smoker, although I have seen some people quit at an advanced age like after the age of 60. Possibly for what they perceive as health reasons.

I know that while I may reduce my frequency I'll never give it up and always strive for at least 5 a week. 

[Riverstyx]

Thanks, @NSXCIGAR that's what I was looking for.  

[cigcars]

     * I've enjoyed cigars regularly since 1986. I've been a life long tobacco lover since I was in my single digit years - mind you I didn't actually smoke, I just enjoyed the aroma from my uncle's pipe. Then when I hit adult hood I began to enjoy cigars as opposed to a pipe. I smoke my cigars these days only about once or twice a week. I'm pretty certain I will be an aficionado toward the end of my days ** 

[Colt45]

Interesting indeed. I'm another who has smoked cigars for some time, but can go weeks or months without doing so. For me it is not a hobby, sport, lifestyle or addiction. I enjoy them when I smoke them, and smoke them when I feel the urge.

[Nino]

64 here and smoked my first cigars at age 14 - I wanted to reduce or stop smoking at 60 but then I thought why should I if I still like cigars ??

Happyly puffing away as long as I enjoy it.
 

[garbandz]

44 years and I have no reason to quit.

I have seen lots of people on the forums come and go, don't know the reasons.

perhaps some folks start with cigars for the wrong reason ,or expect things that don't happen.

[PapaDisco]

I don't get any negative feedback afterwards if I'm smoking out of doors or a well ventilated space.  If your suit doesn't smell like an old ashtray then neither will you.  That light flavor of 'eau de cigar' is typically well accepted amongst the non-smokers.  However if I come back from one of my denser smoking dens: Club Macanudo on a Saturday night for instance, even I can't stand the smell coming from my suit in the morning!   As to smoking discouraging kissing, I've not yet found a solution.  Serious toothbrushing is a start, but only a start.  It seems like if one finishes the last cigar of the evening, and then lingers for one more whiskey/bourbon/whatever, and then follows that with a tall glass of water, followed by chewing gum on the way home, topped off with a 5 minute tooth brushing then holding a mouthful of mouthwash in your mouth while showering, THEN, one has a chance of a little love . . . but even then it's not certain!