To think that people who smoke aren't totally skint?

[Greedymiss]

Probably going to get shot to pieces for this, but aibu to think that if you are are buying cigarettes, then you aren't actually totally broke?

This has come from someone who has been saying that they can't afford food, but are spending between £40-£70 per week on cigarettes.

I do get that times are tough and the reason that this has made me feel angry is because it reminded me of my parents when I was growing up. We never had money for any luxuries like days out or nice clothes, because they were always poor. Yet they both smoked like chimneys and drank like fish.

That's a bit harsh

I don't think so. OP said they spent 40 to 70 a week on fags. That's a good shop. it would be more like a person spending 500 on special brew and then saying they can't afford their 500 pound rent.

Well done for stopping before baby.
Personal hate - people pushing a pram smoking, yes I do judge them.

When they get hungry enough they'll buy less cigarettes.

I understand the addiction, I smoked for 20 years and gave up a year before the ban came in. I remember my mother always being a heavy smoker and we did go without - not without food of some sort, but there never was money at home and that was stressful.

I know my mother used to prioritise food for us kids but I can't tell you how awful that made me feel. I always knew and it made me miserable.

Addicts justify their habit and they use whatever excuses they can find. I understand them all but, when you have kids, you are doing them a massive disservice because they know the situation better than you would ever think they do. They're kids, not stupid, and they're cognisant of atmosphere, stress, lack of money, the lot - don't kid yourself otherwise.

For anybody who is interested, the Allan Carr booked worked for me, I really recommend it.