There is something supremely masculine about having a big cigar in his mouth.

That is how he looks at it.

It’s about looking like an alpha male.

These men think that pictures of themselves on dating apps with big cigars in their mouths proclaims to the world that they are as masculine and strong as it gets.

Knowing that strength and masculinity are major factors in what loads of women find attractive in men, he chooses to post a picture of himself with a big cigar in his mouth.

In pop culture, cigars are linked to men who have exquisite and expensive tastes.

It gives the man a whole lot of attitude without him having to say a word.

Knowing that women like men who are financially successful, and with good taste, he believes that posting a picture with a big cigar in his mouth scores him a ton of points with them.

In his mind, he wants to send a strong message that he is the man’s man, and the guy who takes charge.

Although you are puzzled by this, these men believe that these pictures sets them apart from other men on a dating app.

It’s misguided, but he doesn’t know that.

He thinks that these pictures give him character and that women are going to positively respond to them.

There is an element of danger that comes with big cigars that has been popularized in pop culture.

Popular movies are constantly showcasing mafia bosses who love smoking big cigars.

These men believe that women love an element of danger in who they choose to date.

A mafia boss is not only dangerous, but he protects his family or those he cares about with extreme prejudice.

A picture of him with a big cigar in his mouth conveys that element of danger and protection.

His motivation is to check several boxes that represent what he thinks a woman is attracted to in a mate.

These boxes include masculinity, strength, wealth, protection, and danger.

Here’s the catch.

The majority of these men on dating apps don’t smoke big cigars.

Yes, that guy who has that big cigar in his mouth, glaring at the camera in his picture, doesn’t smoke cigars.

For the most part.

The men who have the means to afford quality cigars don’t have to post pictures of themselves on dating apps with big cigars in their mouths.

This is trying way too hard to portray a certain image.

He doesn’t have to do this.

He exudes masculinity in how he carries himself.

On the contrary, the men who are compelled to post pictures of themselves with big cigars in their mouths are desperate to make themselves come off as masculine and in charge.

The truth is, many of these guys can’t afford to have a lifestyle that affords the consumption of quality cigars, and aren’t anywhere near as masculine as they are desperately attempting to convey.

These pictures don’t have the desired effect that these men want on women like you.

Instead of attracting you, it repulses you.

You are in good company.