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Quitting is always the best option, but for those who dont quit, switching to smoke-free alternatives can be a better choice for smokers. 20 ways smokers have tried to hide smoking from a potential partner: Worn extra perfume Used a lot of air freshener in your house Used scented candles at home Started keeping gum/mints on you at all times Gone for more walks Kept a minty mouth spray in your pocket at all times Gone to the toilet a lot to secretly smoke Told your smoking friends/ other friends to help you keep it a secret Not seeing certain friends who smoke in case they offer you one in front of your date Said your clothes smell of smoke because someone else was smoking Had a shower at work before your date Kept a toothbrush and toothpaste on you at all times Sprayed your head with air freshener so the smell doesnt linger in your hair Washed your clothes before seeing that person Said you were just popping out to do something important Took all the photos off social media where youre holding a cigarette Hidden photos in the house if you are holding a cigarette in them Changed bedsheets before potentially bringing someone home Pretended to be taking the bins out Kept fresh clothes at work in case you have a date later Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments

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