Is it really the cigar or is it the time

Good thought provoking questions. I know for me cigars are something that give me a break from the stress. Expectations have alot to do with our perceptions and when I think about cigars,,,,I think stress relief. I enjoy them with friends or by myself but as I said before when you associate positive things with things you enjoy it sure helps. Imagine being so hungry that you miss the flavor of a 2 inch thick Rib Eye steak or being so thirsty that when sitting down to have a good wine or drink that you miss those flavors of the drink.