Your dating life may improve A 2013 online poll about dating smokers found that out of 1,020 respondents, who were comprised of non-smokers, former smokers, and current smokers, nearly 89 percent of respondents said they prefer not to date someone who smokes. And 51 percent said that taking a smoke break when out on a first date is unacceptable. Break up with cigarettes, and you may improve your chances of connecting with that special someone.