HiItsMe Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I saw a profile on line that seemed great, but she said he MUST be a vegetrian. She had been a vegetrian since 16, she's 36 now. Okay, 1....how many MALE vegetarians are there? If you think about it, I would think it's mostly women that are vegetarians. 2. She lives in a rural, southern neck of the woods, where all men ('cept for horses and cows) lol are meat eaters.....I had worked in the same area with southerners that puke at the site of greens. LOL Me...on the other hand DO eat veggies along with my steak, a healthy balance, but I'd be damned if I give up meat for my entire life. Why do people severely limit their own dating pool Now, if she lived in a LARGE city like NYC or a "green" colony in some other niche in California perhaps? She might stand a chance. But where she lives, she does not. I emailed her anyways, just in case she might be flexible in that department. I re-affirmed, "You sure that the guy you date MUST be a vegetarian?" I read everything else, and I seem very well quailfied..but the Vegetarian thing blown out of the water there. lol.
fubarred Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 It depends on the reasoning behind her choice to be a vegetarian. It's usually a health thing, and that could be the only reason for her choice, but it seems that most of them are just plain turned off and disgusted by meat eating. That pretty much means you eat only veggies or you will have a pissed off dinner companion. I work with a man who's daughter is a Vegan(sp?) and she takes it to the extreme. He bought her a brand new Harley Davidson Sportster one time and she refused to ride it because it had a leather seat. He had to take it to the upholstery shop and have a vinyl seat made just so they could go ride together.
quankanne Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 some vegs are rabid about their lifestyle, while others embrace a more relaxed outlook. Maybe she wants to be upfront/clear abut where she stands?
Author HiItsMe Posted August 14, 2008 Author Posted August 14, 2008 It depends on the reasoning behind her choice to be a vegetarian. It's usually a health thing, and that could be the only reason for her choice, but it seems that most of them are just plain turned off and disgusted by meat eating. That pretty much means you eat only veggies or you will have a pissed off dinner companion. I work with a man who's daughter is a Vegan(sp?) and she takes it to the extreme. He bought her a brand new Harley Davidson Sportster one time and she refused to ride it because it had a leather seat. He had to take it to the upholstery shop and have a vinyl seat made just so they could go ride together. Dang what a spoiled brat.
Shygirl15 Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 HiItsMe. Lately, you seem to have been doing nothing else other than surfing the dating sites, emailing women, and keeping us posted.. which is a very good thing. Keep it up!
Mako482 Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Vegetarian is just an old indian word meaning "Bad Hunter".
Star Gazer Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Clearly being a vegetarian is something she values. Nothing wrong with that. You're also going to find online profiles that require their partners to love children, or be Christian, or be a Democrat, or love to travel, or make her laugh........ The analysis isn't really necessary. These are the traits they value. If you don't fit what they're looking for, move on.
Author HiItsMe Posted August 14, 2008 Author Posted August 14, 2008 Vegetarian is just an old indian word meaning "Bad Hunter". Mako..ROFL That seriously made me laugh.
Sks Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I'm a vegetarian and I defiantly don't fit into the typical stereotype of one. Everyone has specifications for a possible partner, she just has being a none- meat-eater as one of them.
Author HiItsMe Posted August 14, 2008 Author Posted August 14, 2008 I'm a vegetarian and I defiantly don't fit into the typical stereotype of one. Everyone has specifications for a possible partner, she just has being a none- meat-eater as one of them. Sorry, but she is going to have to leave the state, this state is one of a couple of states that are leading cattle producers.
xpaperxcutx Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Being a vegetarian is her lifestyle and she just wants to share it with someone who shares her views. If she dates a non vegetarian wouldn't that make her a hypocrite? If she marries one, she will have to live in a house with meat in the refrigerator.
Adamagnet Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I emailed her anyways, just in case she might be flexible in that department. I re-affirmed, "You sure that the guy you date MUST be a vegetarian?" I read everything else, and I seem very well quailfied..but the Vegetarian thing blown out of the water there. lol. Qualified? If you ever have to qualify yourself to a woman just to open up lines of communication, there's not a chance in hell that you will progress forward. My recommendation is to ignore the individuals who have extensive lists of requirements, ignore the requirements themselves, or make fun of their requirements as being facetious. That being said, herbivores taste the best.
Author HiItsMe Posted August 14, 2008 Author Posted August 14, 2008 Being a vegetarian is her lifestyle and she just wants to share it with someone who shares her views. If she dates a non vegetarian wouldn't that make her a hypocrite? No, she would have to eat meat herself to be considered a hypocrite. A hypocrite doesn't practice what they preach. The person she dates, if he's not a vegetarian, is irrelevant to that fact.
LovehateLove Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I'm a vegetarian and convinced my girlfriend to join me. I think it is morally wrong to exploit animals for human gratification and satisfication. It's refreshing to see that vegetarians are refusing to date those who eat meat. Just the smell of meat and its appearance makes me want to vomit violently.
KinAZ Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 Could that requirement be for religious reasons? Or maybe she's serious about animal rights? Maybe she's willing to travel for love? It happens. I'm a vegetarian, but I'm no PETA member. I don't get grossed out anymore when people eat meat in front of me (though sometimes the smell can be nauseating, depending on what it is). It's not required that a guy be a vegetarian, and I agree that such a requirement, even in the city, would drastically reduce the dating pool. The only problem for me would be if you wanted to fry, bake, or whatever you do with a pig. Pork smells HORRIBLE, so a guy would just have to get used to not eating that in my presence. lol Not all meat eaters are meat lovers.
allina Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 What a lot meat eaters don't realize is that to some vegans/vegetarians swapping bodily fluid with a meat eater is absolutely repulsive. Plus she probably feels passionately about her vegetarianism and wants someone of the same mindset, which I think is great
Mahatma Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 That's a shame. It depends if she is doing it for health or other personal reasons, or if she thinks eating animals is cruel. I would be willing to date a girl who was a vegetarian and I would gladly have vegetarian meals with her, but I would expect her to allow me to play my part in the food chain. I was just thinking about this the other day about how people decide one thing about their future mate, and in the decision eliminate so many possibilities. I don't think they take into consideration what they are losing though.
Author HiItsMe Posted August 18, 2008 Author Posted August 18, 2008 Funny, I got a response from the Vegetarian...yep...any man who even touches meet, is a deal breaker: "Yes, must be veggie. I do not allow meat in my home. It does turn me off that much." She said she met 2 male vegetarians, but they weren't compatible...I was thinkin,,g 'Were they straight"? Just something not so manly about being a man, and strictly on a vegetarian diet.
LovehateLove Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 It's all about you. :rolleyes:This is a dating forum you know, no need to bring your religious eating beliefs into it. If you want to be a veggie more power to you, don't insult the rest of us. Eating is not a religion. I hope you choke on a carrot. If someone doesn't want to be with me because I enjoy some man food, well her loss. Touched a raw nerve?
LovehateLove Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Funny, I got a response from the Vegetarian...yep...any man who even touches meet, is a deal breaker: "Yes, must be veggie. I do not allow meat in my home. It does turn me off that much." She said she met 2 male vegetarians, but they weren't compatible...I was thinkin,,g 'Were they straight"? Just something not so manly about being a man, and strictly on a vegetarian diet. There's something not manly about being clueless with regards to love, lust and relationships.
JohnnyBlaze Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Although certainly not a vegetarian, I understand where she's coming from. It's quite probably a moral choice, and one that, if she compromised for a guy, would only lead to resentment from both parties. Think about it. I know I couldn't date someone morally opposed to eating meat. First off, like Fubarred's friend, I ride a Harley (a Sportster, coincidentally enough), so the leather would become an immediate issue...and no, I'm not switching to vinyl. Secondly, the first time we ate together would be the last. I'm not one to bite my tongue very often. We're out at a restaurant; she orders the tofu salad and I order a steak (medium-rare, please). At the first hint of a lecture, I'd be the one starting the conga line singing "you don't win friends with sa-lad! You don't win friends with sa-lad!" That would pretty much signal the end of that date, and that relationship. Although it may limit you in life, there are some roads it's just better not to go down. A meat-eater dating a morally opposed vegetarian/vegan is one of them. I work with a man who's daughter is a Vegan(sp?) and she takes it to the extreme. He bought her a brand new Harley Davidson Sportster one time and she refused to ride it because it had a leather seat. He had to take it to the upholstery shop and have a vinyl seat made just so they could go ride together. Isn't that even worse? At least before, the cow's death served a purpose. Now it's just a waste. Vegetarian is just an old indian word meaning "Bad Hunter". HiItsMe was right, Mako; that was f____ing hilarious!!! :lmao: Funny, I got a response from the Vegetarian...yep...any man who even touches meat, is a deal breaker... Sometimes, the jokes really do write themselves, don't they? Touched a raw nerve? Why are you touching raw nerves? You NEVER serve nerve raw. Sauté it in some olive oil with just a little Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce - it's much better that way.
Author HiItsMe Posted August 18, 2008 Author Posted August 18, 2008 Funny, I got a response from the Vegetarian...yep...any man who even touches meat, is a deal breaker... Yes, LOL...the jokes DO write themselves....if she can't put any meat in her mouth, that would indeed limit things. :lmao:
Sks Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Just something not so manly about being a man, and strictly on a vegetarian diet. , you have only met one type of vegetarian!
The Collector Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Just something not so manly about being a man, and strictly on a vegetarian diet. I'm a strict vegetarian, and manly enough not to have to resort to emailing a women who has stated their requirements and ask them to reconsider. Mind you I am typing this while wearing a skirt.
Author HiItsMe Posted August 18, 2008 Author Posted August 18, 2008 I'm a strict vegetarian, and manly enough not to have to resort to emailing a women who has stated their requirements and ask them to reconsider. Mind you I am typing this while wearing a skirt. Hey, I don't watch sports, I'm not manly, you don't eat meat...that's not manly. So we both arent' equally as manly. lol
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