Dating a Vegetarian

[soccerrprp]

For many vegetarians and vegans it's not just a dietary lifestyle, it's more of an ethical, moral, compassionate lifestyle, so from my point of view I wouldn't date an omnivore because it means we have differing view points on something which is a huge part of my life, it's important to me that me and my partner have similar views/feelings on all the things which mean the most to me, if that makes sense

 

I know some vegans and veggies date omnivores with a view to changing them, but that's something I don't understand or agree with, I'd never date someone with a view to changing them

 

I find it fair enough if people wouldn't want to date me as a vegan, they'd just know we'd be too different, as for me it's not just a diet, it's more the reasons *why* I'm vegan which matter.

 

HOH,

 

I hear you. I understand. Just thinking out loud...

[veggirl]

I always wanted to date a vegetarian. That would be so awesome. I have never met a male vegetarian though. I'm moving in with my boyfriend who is an omnivore. I told him that the smell of raw meat cooking on an open pan makes me feel sick, which it does. I used to go to his apt sometimes and his roommate would be cooking hamburger or bacon and I would be holding in gags because the smell was so strong to me. I haven't lived in a household that cooked meat in years and years. He said he will most likely just eat vegetarian at home because it will be easier, but if he wants meat he will cook it in the oven so I can't smell it. the smell of raw meat...:sick: I seriously can't take it.

 

He is the first boyfriend I've had that doesn't act all "omg wtf" about my dietary choices.

 

I used to be vegetarian. Most of my diet is vegetarian still, but I do eat fish. I have no problem at all dating a vegetarian seeing as the vast majority of what I eat is indeed vegetarian. My dad was vegan for a while, but eats fish again (he doesn't eat dairy).

 

I would certainly date a vegetarian girl.

 

Why you gotta be all awesome and stuff Whol? It's getting old

[AlexDP]

Well said.

 

There would definitely be some logistical challenges in dating an omnivore--eg., I know a ton of really great vegan restaurants, but none of them serve meat, and it's hard to find a place that does both well--but my main issue would be that he just wouldn't share my world view or my values system. That's the part that's the dealbreaker for me.

 

(That said, recent ex was a vegetarian; I am vegan. He was awesome about it. I don't think I've ever seen him eat eggs or dairy, even though I know he does and even though I told him many times that I'm not interested in playing food police and he should eat what he wants.)

 

An omnivore as in a human? Because, you know, humans are omnivores.

[HeavenOrHell]

Yes I rarely eat salad when eating out, nice as a side dish sometimes that's all.

 

 

 

 

Good post, with one point I need to make: Please don't bring a vegetarian to a meat-centric restaurant and say, "They have a good salad bar!" We don't consider lettuce an appropriate/satisfying dinner any more than you do.

[marknicolas12]

I have been veg for 20+ years and have never dated another vegetarian. Since I do the majority of the cooking at home

[PogoStick]

Last girl I was dating was veggie. Only sad part is I enjoy sharing good meat that I've cooked. She would eat eggs at least, which I taught her how to cook (seriously). Once I cooked her a veggie/tofu stirfry and once a portabello burger. Isn't that sweet gals? She's my breakup sob story so let's hope she realizes what she lost!

 

Girl before her happened to be mostly veggie too, just coincidence. She however was willing to eat meat once in a while when I cooked just because she enjoyed me taking the time. She was appreciative and it was almost a treat for her when we would do it. She liked when I grilled salmon or chicken. Made me feel good.