why do you need cigarettes?

I smoke because i like it.....I have smoked for about 35 years now and i would say that i am pretty much addicted to it. It relaxes me, I smoke about 3 packs a day. And i guess it is just a habit that i have gotten into. I have tried to quit a few times, and i am not going to put my self through all that extra stress again. So i guess i will always be a smoker!!!!!

I started due to stress, and then just kept it up. Nicotine is an addicting substance, and it is easy to get hooked on it. I'd guess most of us who smoke do so because we're addicted. I can't imagine anyone actually smoking as a way to improve their style or just because they're bored. But I guess people do all kinds of weird stuff.