Jane2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Any preferences toward it or against it? Also, explain yourself...
Arabella Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I don't think I could date a vegan, based on my personal lifestyle, I think there would be too much clash between our personal affinities, interests and preferences. A vegetarian might be fine, as they are less restrictive.
joystickd Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 You shouldn't have a problem eating steak because I bet you put other meat in your mouth lol. Really I couldn't do it
ScienceGal Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I used to be vegetarian, so I wouldn't have a problem with it. Veganism is quite extreme, and I would imagine it would be trickier to find eating places that catered to such a diet. I would date either though. That said, I think having widely different eating habits could prove problematic if the relationship progressed and more meals were trying to be planned together. Also, if the couple ever planned to have children together. Especially if the vegetarianism/veganism is for moral reasons. What eating habits would the child(ren) be allowed to have? I know that's thinking way out, but it's something to keep in mind.
RecordProducer Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Frankly, I prefer regular carnivorous men. I love to cook, so I'd like a man who eats everything - and in human, not small-bird, servings. Nonetheless, my list of must-have qualities in a man is so long that I don't dare be picky even about the type of food he eats. I can make a gazillion dishes, soups and salads with veggies, so I could still be my creative self in the kitchen. I think I'm a bit prejudiced against veg-men though in the sense that I think of them as of people who lack passion, energy and a zest for life. But if someone proves me wrong, I'd be open-minded about accepting their lifestyle. Of course, if a man must avoid meat because the doctor ordered him so, the prejudice doesn't apply because it wouldn't be his preferred choice.
Cypress25 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 You shouldn't have a problem eating steak because I bet you put other meat in your mouth lol. That's exactly the argument I gave my boyfriend when he wanted to know why I don't give blow jobs. I was like "You know I don't eat meat." LOL Personally, I don't think it should be a problem. I'm vegetarian but I've never dated a fellow vegetarian. I've gotten used to other people eating meat, so it doesn't bother me. (I'm the only vegetarian in my family.) I never comment on what other people eat anyway. Each to his own.
Cypress25 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I think I'm a bit prejudiced against veg-men though in the sense that I think of them as of people who lack passion, energy and a zest for life. LOL, that's a weird conclusion to draw. Since when does eating meat = passion, energy, and zest for life? Eating meat just means you like the taste of meat. It doesn't say anything about your personality.
joystickd Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 That's exactly the argument I gave my boyfriend when he wanted to know why I don't give blow jobs. I was like "You know I don't eat meat." LOL Personally, I don't think it should be a problem. I'm vegetarian but I've never dated a fellow vegetarian. I've gotten used to other people eating meat, so it doesn't bother me. (I'm the only vegetarian in my family.) I never comment on what other people eat anyway. Each to his own. LOL! That was a valid reason
123321 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 That's exactly the argument I gave my boyfriend when he wanted to know why I don't give blow jobs. I was like "You know I don't eat meat." Bad GF, bad. Any preferences toward it or against it? Also, explain yourself... The dietary restrictions are no issue but vegans are insane on general principles.
Casablanca Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I dont think I could do it...even if they had no problem with me eating meat...but I would feel weird, I love to try new foods (that pretty much all have meat in them), I like cooking or making dinner, and meat is pretty much always in the preparation....seems like it would be more work and would clash with me
OnyxSnowfall Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Hmm. I doubt a vegan and I would get along well. I would probably date a vegetarian though --- so long as they didn't mind me eating it on occasion (I like to cook it more than I do eat it lol... I eat it about three times a week, roughly... will probably be less the weeks I don't have my chitlin and now that I'm single [my ex liked meat a lot]).
Author Jane2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Posted December 12, 2011 I'm dating a vegetarian, and it bothers me a little. Mostly on these selfish grounds: he likes to cook. So he's always cooking stuff for me. But it's never meat. It's always eggplant curry and rice and some other veggies. I'd like a portion of meat occasionally, but since he doesn't eat meat, he's not going to cook meat for me. [This is where someone is going to inevitably interject and call me a selfish bitch who is whining about a man who cooks for her?? Keep in mind, this isn't a serious complaint. I'm just making conversation. It's true, though, that if a person is going to go so far as to cook for me, I wouldn't mind that meat be included occasionally, as I am a meat-eater!] Mind you, I don't eat meat all the time. I'm not a vegetarian, by any means, and probably won't ever aspire to be, but I only eat a portion of meat for about three meals in a week. This particular person I am dating doesn't eat meat, but I'm glad to say he's not overly-meticulous about eating in general. He eats a lot of stuff; he's a big eater in general, constantly eating chips and popcorn and whatnot. I guess I prefer the way my ex-boyfriend was. He was a healthy eater, but not a vegetarian. He'd eat meat a few times a week, like me. Also, the guy I'm dating squeezes a lemon onto everything he eats, for some reason. He even squeezes a lemon into water he's drinking. lol...
Pizzaman81 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I'm a vegan not because I love animals... it's because I really despise plants. I kid, I kid. I cannot date a vegan sorry.
somedude81 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 As long as she can at least order at the same restaurant I don't really care.
123321 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 As long as she can at least order at the same restaurant I don't really care. Yeah well for me the whole "your silk tie is the product of slaves" vegan thing wears thin really effing fast.
carhill Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Too restrictive for myself. I'd be constantly thinking of how to accommodate them, as such is my nature. It would wear on me over time. Better that they mate with a like-minded individual, IMO.
RecordProducer Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 That's exactly the argument I gave my boyfriend when he wanted to know why I don't give blow jobs. I was like "You know I don't eat meat." This confirms my theory that vegetarians lack passion! My girlfriend and I are both vegetarians. Both of us for a long time.. before we met. We're in our early 50's and very active and fit. I'm sure this lifestyle is part of the reason she looks 20 years younger and is still a hot babe. (I'm the ugly one) We both have excellent blood pressure, cholesterol and can run 5 miles without much effort. I think being health-conscious in your 50s is quite different from 25-year olds feeding on herbage.
RecordProducer Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Better that they mate with a like-minded individual, IMO.... which reminds me, what do they feed the vegan baby with - celery milk?
MaxNoob Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I think I'm a bit prejudiced against veg-men though in the sense that I think of them as of people who lack passion, energy and a zest for life. Yeah well for me the whole "your silk tie is the product of slaves" vegan thing wears thin really effing fast. I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm appalled by the disdain for them. We are lucky to have them because there's not enough land for all of us to be meat eaters. It takes 40 times more land to produce a pound of meat than a pound of grain.
ThaWholigan Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 They use soy milk I'd imagine. (Or breast milk in early stages) I was raised as a "pescetarian", which means the only meat I consume is seafood (I ate chicken a few times though). I have no trouble with meat-eaters, and I can probably cook meat too (better than some people I know, don't put no seasoning on that bitch ). I entertain people who eat meat or veggies really. My diet is mostly vegetable as it is. My dad did the vegan diet for quite a while, I think he's eating fish again though.
RecordProducer Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm appalled by the disdain for them. We are lucky to have them because there's not enough land for all of us to be meat eaters. It takes 40 times more land to produce a pound of meat than a pound of grain.Wow! And it only takes one sofa to make 5 lbs of human meat. Hm... is anyone thinking what I'm thinking?
Cypress25 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I'm dating a vegetarian, and it bothers me a little. Mostly on these selfish grounds: he likes to cook. So he's always cooking stuff for me. But it's never meat. It's always eggplant curry and rice and some other veggies. I'd like a portion of meat occasionally, but since he doesn't eat meat, he's not going to cook meat for me. If you don't like the food he cooks, just tell him you'd rather cook for yourself. No big deal, I'm sure he wouldn't mind. Too restrictive for myself. I'd be constantly thinking of how to accommodate them, as such is my nature. Vegans might be harder to accommodate, but vegetarians can eat pretty much anywhere. Even a steakhouse would probably have at least one vegetarian option. Besides, if someone has been vegan/vegetarian for awhile, they can take care of themselves. They don't need their partner to help them find food. This confirms my theory that vegetarians lack passion! Excuse me, I am a very passionate person! You don't need blow jobs to have passion in your life. Besides, that's not a vegetarian thing. That's just me, lol.
DearAbby Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I am assuming the OP is female. It would be hard for a woman who eats meat to date a man who doesn't assuming she is not a picky eater. As for dating a woman who is a Vegan, if I were male I could not. My best friend is a vegetarian and I have eaten with her several times at many restaurants and its awful!!! She also doesn't eat fish so perhaps it is much worse. As a woman I prefer a man who is not picky. Picky men even who eat meat are complete turn offs.
123321 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm appalled by the disdain for them. My disdain for vegans has nothing to do with eating habits and I was clear on that point, perhaps I should be appalled by the lack of reading comprehension?
carhill Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 ... which reminds me, what do they feed the vegan baby with - celery milk? I take my celery bloody Well, let's see, if mom is a vegan, then no need to deny her child the purity of her breast, yes? No additives, no preservatives, very soothing I'm tying to envision integrating a vegetarian into my circle of beer drinking, carcinogenic animal muscle eating, my BBQ is badder than yours friends. Would she be terrified, mortified, petrified, and stupified by our primitive gruntings? Likely. Not to mention our blue collar humor
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