Potz4prez Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 ...date a vegan? Assuming you're a normal omnivore.
preraph Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Yes, but would they date me. I don't want someone acting nauseous and like I've ruined their meal because I'm having a steak. As long as they aren't judgy or cringy about it, I don't care what they eat or don't eat, but they should be prepared to prepare most of their own food should the relationship end up in living together because I wouldn't be planning my food around their needs, though there would occasionally be something they would want that I'd make for myself. 2
Michelle ma Belle Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I think the question should be if a vegan would date an omnivore rather than the other way around My boyfriend is a vegetarian hoping to one day transition to being vegan. It is HIS choice and something he is very passionate about but at the same time he does not force his beliefs onto anyone including me. It just so happens that despite enjoying meat/chicken/fish, I LOVE all things vegetarian and vegan so when we're together I am very comfortable cooking and eating vegetarian/vegan. 2
clia Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 No, I wouldn't. It doesn't fit well with my lifestyle. I like grilling meat and going to steakhouses and seafood restaurants. I like to go to a wine bar and order a cheese plate to share. I like to go out for ice cream. I don't like soy. And while I realize that most restaurants may have something on the menu for a vegan to eat, I prefer to date a guy who isn't limited to one or two options on the menu. I also like a guy in a leather coat and leather shoes.
Assasda Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Sure, why should that be a problem. Vegans have personality and the required women body parts
ASG Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I don't want to say that I wouldn't, but the truth is, it's unlikely that I would. I love meat. And I'm not really one for all things vegetable. So homecooked meals would be a bit of a pain. I would probably be ok with a vegetarian, but full on vegan would be too much, I think. Cheese is one of my main food groups. I would also like to not be hindered by restaurant choices.
No Limit Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I wouldn't mind as long as they wouldn't throw morals and "why my food is better"-stuff at me. But let's be realistic here, a vegan usually wouldn't date an omnivore in the first place.
Fondue Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 Yah. I actually WAS a MAJOR carnivore up until like 3.5months ago. I ate meet with EVERYTHING at EVERY meal. It was terrible. Instead of a steak and potatoes, I'd just cook up two huge steaks. Had a huge roast beef sammich on a daily basis. Then one day I decided to CHALLENGE myself and see if I can quit meat for a month. I managed to do it. It was tough, but I did. By the last week, I really didn't care about meat anymore. So I "rewarded" my self by going to a super duper fancy steak house and bought myself a $70 steak. Ate it. Thought to myself, "I don't miss this." And never went back. So now I'm a vegetarian. I still eat dairy products. I feel healthier. And that's an honest comment. I wake up better-- with more energy. Try it! 1
todreaminblue Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 (edited) I dont date someone on what they eat...veganism isnt an std....or alcholism or drug addiction...one of my personalities is vegan anyway......happened after a visit to an abbatoir when they cut open a cow adn a baby flopped and fell out and crashed into the concrete...it took all my strength just to stay upright....i hung on to a friend and she kept saying dont you pass out deb .....stay here stay here over and over again i went pure white............then the class took me to watch the pigs be electrocuted...qand i watched a tree in the distance.........yeah so didnt eat meat for three years....got my whole family to turn vegan by explaining to them how the baby calf fell out and the smell of pigs..... that calf honestly if given another two weeks would have been birthed.....so i got into textured vegetable protein and meat substitutes...couldnt stomach meat at all and i am a steak lover ....i lack iron..... i have always experimented with food as my parents both worked so i have been a cook since i was eight(the oldest girl)......one of my chores was to prepare dinner for when the came home and i am glad it was my chore.....i think its really good to cook different types of food.......and veganism can be extremely satisfying colorful and substantial...things like wild rice and apricots and making veggie nutty burgers....made a meatloaf out of nuts about six different types..........so many things you can cook...its good to have a varied diet and not dating a vegan...nah...i would take it as a personal challenge and i dotn judge them if they eat meat or not i actually understand why they wouldnt want to.....out of respect i would not eat meat in front of them..i would flex my creative cook in me.....deb Edited June 26, 2014 by todreaminblue
Author Potz4prez Posted June 26, 2014 Author Posted June 26, 2014 Sure, why should that be a problem. Vegans have personality and the required women body parts This: No, I wouldn't. It doesn't fit well with my lifestyle. I like grilling meat and going to steakhouses and seafood restaurants. I like to go to a wine bar and order a cheese plate to share. I like to go out for ice cream. I don't like soy. And while I realize that most restaurants may have something on the menu for a vegan to eat, I prefer to date a guy who isn't limited to one or two options on the menu. I also like a guy in a leather coat and leather shoes. I was all excited to go get ice cream... then it hit me o.0 Yah. I actually WAS a MAJOR carnivore up until like 3.5months ago. I ate meet with EVERYTHING at EVERY meal. It was terrible. Instead of a steak and potatoes, I'd just cook up two huge steaks. Had a huge roast beef sammich on a daily basis. Then one day I decided to CHALLENGE myself and see if I can quit meat for a month. I managed to do it. It was tough, but I did. By the last week, I really didn't care about meat anymore. So I "rewarded" my self by going to a super duper fancy steak house and bought myself a $70 steak. Ate it. Thought to myself, "I don't miss this." And never went back. So now I'm a vegetarian. I still eat dairy products. I feel healthier. And that's an honest comment. I wake up better-- with more energy. Try it! Never.
Elle1975 Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 ...date a vegan? Assuming you're a normal omnivore. Can I eat regular food without getting a guilt trip? Then yes. Will I be able to feed our kids regular food till they are in age to decide? No? Then no.
Dallers Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 This is far from a deal breaker for me. Food is food, it is the same with religion it is your choice and has nothing to do with me or my life. If you will not go out with me because of what I eat then I am glad that you pass me by because I do not want someone like that in my life. 1
DArtagnan2 Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 As long as they don't get me crap about what I eat, I wouldn't care.
Gaeta Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 There is a huge difference between a vegan and a vegetarian. I would not date a vegan, a vegetarian yes not a vegan. I was raised on a farm, I come from a family of hunters and trappers. He would not survive in my world.
acrosstheuniverse Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 I'm vegan and I date omnivores happily. I would never tell somebody what to do or make a comment on what they're eating, the only time it comes up is if the person engages me in conversation, perhaps wanting to understand my beliefs more fully or whatever. Only thing is, I won't kiss someone directly after they've eaten animal products. The thought of tasting meat on someone's tongue makes me want to gag, but then again I haven't eaten meat for 20 years so you can imagine it's not something I want to be part of. None of my boyfriends have ever had a problem with it, most have eaten at least vegetarian around me most of the time. The only requirement is that someone is into food and willing to try, and experiment. I appreciate it SO much when an omni boyfriend cooks for me! Or when he doesn't cringe at the idea of going out for a meal to a veggie restaurant. I had a four year relationship with a very narrow minded omni though, the pizza and chips kinda person who wasn't into vegetables, and we made it work although it's much greater a joy to be able to cook and eat together. I don't give them crap about what they eat, and I don't expect purposefully insulting or offensive jokes about my beliefs either.
jbelle6 Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 ...date a vegan? Assuming you're a normal omnivore. Hell no. Not a chance.
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