Smokers ‘likelier to remain single’

SMOKING singles are three times more likely to be “left on the shelf” than their non-smoking counterparts, according to research.

A study of 2,000 non-smokers found 38 per cent of online daters would swipe left to reject a would-be love interest if they were seen smoking or vaping in their profiles.

More men admitted to swiping left on women seen smoking cigarettes on their profiles (42% compared to 36%), and also when they were visibly vaping (38% v 33%).

But roll-up cigarettes were named the least attractive smoking device by one-fifth of those polled.

As a result, a bold one in four admitted to lying about their smoking habits on their dating profile.

It also emerged two-thirds think it’s very impolite of their date to smoke around them without asking for permission first, with

32% left feeling “disgusted” and 26% annoyed.

Darren Griffin, UK country manager from nicotine pouch brand ZYN, which commissioned the research, said: “It’s reassuring that so many non-smokers have suggested healthier alternatives to their dates and this will no doubt help us achieve our ultimate goal.”