My wife and I smoked for 9 years. Marlboro Menthol and Camel Menthol. We were spending almost $200 a month on cigarettes (cheaper than most because SC has the lowest prices in the nation). After we got married, we both agreed to quit before we had children. We wanted kids more than we wanted cigarettes. Did the patch and have been smoke free for 4 years. Just being able to not get out of breath while playing with my kid is worth it. Also, you don't realize how bad you smell until you quit.