In the closet

[mb_pipe]

Curious to get some reactions about this...

Nobody I even remotely know knows of my pipe smoking. Not my girlfriend, not my relatives, not my friends. There's been issues with cancer in my family and I don't want to disappoint them. Is this unusual?

[ShamWow]

Originally Posted by mb_pipe

Curious to get some reactions about this...

Nobody I even remotely know knows of my pipe smoking. Not my girlfriend, not my relatives, not my friends. There's been issues with cancer in my family and I don't want to disappoint them. Is this unusual?

I can obviously only speak for myself...I don't think it's unusual. I didn't smoke in front of my mom until I was in my mid-thirties...only recently have I smoked at outdoor family gatherings....hmm what are we trying to hide/repress???...lol

Ed

[Mister Moo]

An omission is the same as a lie; you need to rethink smoking or secret smoking.

[Dzrtrat]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

An omission is the same as a lie; you need to rethink smoking or secret smoking.

As much as I hate to admit it...I have to agree with Dan There is definitely wisdom here. If anything you do causes you to keep it from those you love...well...there is something deeper going on, and you have doubts.

[Mad Hatter]

Keep it secret. It makes it more enjoyable that way

[mrsmitty]

be up front I finally let my mom & dad know, I smoke at family gatherings and everyone seems fine with it now, my mom even seems a bit interested in cigars. No reason hiding it, I think it takes away from the joy.

[GoodFella]

i do it when i want to where i want to. my girl told me to smoke in the house. my smoke cigars with my dad alot. at first i got a little greef from my parents and my girl but they got over it fast. now my father likes that we can spend a little time together. m girls thinks its odd if i dont have a cigars at least once a week

[bubo2069]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

An omission is the same as a lie; you need to rethink smoking or secret smoking.

I'm going to have to agree with Dan. I can't see how you can truly enjoy your pipe(or pipes) if you have to hide or do so in secret. I'd let them know about it. It's just like my Grandparents didn't like the fact that I smoked cigs, but once my Grandfather found out about my pipes he gave me a box of his old pipes that he used to smoke when he was my age. When we would go up north he would come sit outside with me to enjoy the "Aroma"

So I say let them know, and explain to them why you smoke pipes. You could always tell them that you could be doing illegal narcotics or be an alcoholic.

Good luck and good puffing!

Scott

[Stench]

Originally Posted by mb_pipe

Curious to get some reactions about this...

Nobody I even remotely know knows of my pipe smoking. Not my girlfriend, not my relatives, not my friends. There's been issues with cancer in my family and I don't want to disappoint them. Is this unusual?

My wife knows, but she's not crazy about it. She will even come out on the deck/porch and talk to me while I'm smoking. I think she likes it because she's got me cornered for quality time! LOL!

I don't do it in front of my kids, at least my youngest. My eldest is 17 and I know he knows. I just don't make a big deal out of it.

You at least need to tell your girlfriend. If your family isn't going to be around when you're smoking, who cares?

[Jack Straw]

Yeah, even though my parents know I smoke cigars (not the pipe as far as I know - but same difference) I still don't like to smoke in front of them. They are OK with it as long as it's not cigarettes, in fact they brought be back some cigars from their last trip. But yeah, there's something in me that makes me not want to smoke around them, at least at home. I guess I did at my brother's wedding.

Girlfriend is fine with it, and Stench I know what you mean for being cornered!

[GrtndpwrflOZ]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

An omission is the same as a lie; you need to rethink smoking or secret smoking.

It's not the "same as"....it "IS" a lie.

It's called lieing by ommision, and it's a lie.

I am so glad someone else said this. I use the term often and it tends to piss people off.
But I'm good at that bwuahahahahAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Keep it secret. It makes it more enjoyable that way

Rat own.

[jfserama]

Originally Posted by Jack Straw

Yeah, even though my parents know I smoke cigars (not the pipe as far as I know - but same difference) I still don't like to smoke in front of them. They are OK with it as long as it's not cigarettes, in fact they brought be back some cigars from their last trip. But yeah, there's something in me that makes me not want to smoke around them, at least at home. I guess I did at my brother's wedding.!

Pretty much the same for me too. They know I smoke pipes/cigars and dont really approve, but dont disapprove either. Cigarettes are a different matter. But I still dont feel comfortable smoking around them, maybe because I know that they aren't happy about it? In fact, I've only smoked near them once or twice, and they didn't make a big deal about it, but I knew they weren't happy. So it's just easier for me to smoke when they are not around, not that I'm trying to hide it, but that it causes less tension.

But I agree with what others have said, tell them (girlfriend at least) because it will make it that much more enjoyable for you, and they will find out eventually anyways

[KevinV]

The closet is good for hanging articles of clothing and storing Sunday shoes. It's not a great place to keep passions.

[FrayAdjacent]

Well, I know my parents would likely not approve of my new hobby (note, not a habit). I chose to get a pipe since it's usually a much smaller amount of tobacco than a cigar, and I like the aroma a lot more. But then, I've also been disposed to oddball pursuits when it comes to hobbies.

I don't figure I'll smoke every day. Given the fact that we do not inhale pipe smoke, and likely infrequent use, the chances of incurring any health issues are relatively low if almost nonexistent.