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Would you date a non Vegan/Vegetarian?

 
    • Scola a dit :...
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    • 9 jan. 2009, 20h11m
    no!!!

    • Nekropenis a dit :...
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    • 9 jan. 2009, 23h13m
    My boyfriend is a meat eater, and it doesn't bother me really. When he stays with me or I with him we cook vegetarian food together and he's even said he prefers some of my meals hah. He at least respects my choices and beliefs. I wouldn't want someone imposing their beliefs on me (i.e. telling me to eat meat) so I don't feel like I have any right to impose my beliefs on someone else as it's such a personal lifestyle choice.

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    • 10 jan. 2009, 4h30m

    hmmm

    would date a meat eater if I thought they were seriously fantastic and supportive/accepting of my choices and enjoyed eating veg. But would easily date a vegan/vegetarian if given the preference! And am probably more attracted to these people to begin with anyway. Can't even stand sharing drinks with friends after I know they've eaten meat...so I'm pretty sure the meat thing would make me feel uneasy :\

  • yeah i don't know these days....

    Earlier on this discussion I questioned if the exchange of bodily fluids with a non-veg was a healthy path to "love" ....I don't know what's worse: i went on a date and we had a romantic dinner, it was a perfect night if you all know what i mean, you've liked someone for a while, talk on the phone endlessly, see each other with enthusiasm and feel very happy to spend time with this person: and you know he just finished eating meat and wants to give you YOUR FIRST KISS (as a couple or whatever) .......... i didn't know what to do! :( ........

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  • yes I do!
    but I would not even consider to eat meat because of "love"!..
    and I would not cook any meat (except for the love of my dogs) and at my house, I would not allow people (even the ones I'm dating) to cook meat!

  • I am dating someone who eats meat, and it really doesn't bother me. He's wonderful and completely understands my reasons and never questions me. The fact that he eats meat doesn't change his personailty at all, and it would be sad if I said I wouldn't date him just because of that.

    • irminna a dit :...
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    • 13 jan. 2009, 13h59m
    i PREFER vegetarians but not everything is up to me. do you love your non-veg family ? ^^

  • Good Question

    As the title suggests, I quite liked the question.
    As to whether I would date a non-vegetarian that would entirely depend, It certainly could be something that would complicate the relationship if I let it. So it would really depend upon the person I'm sure, depending obviously whether one can truly separate a person from their beliefs. I mean, there are people on here who have stated that it is stupid to not separate them, but at the same token it is way that the human mind works, we have to judge people in that way sometimes. In a long term relationship, it could be something that may be difficult, especially if you got married and had Children, would you raise the child vegetarian and then let them choose when they got old enough? or what would you do. It's as complicated as marrying between religions... anyway. This is probably an appalling badly constructed response. But still.
    Good question some interesting responses as well.

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    • na_zone a dit :...
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    • 15 jan. 2009, 23h51m

    -_-"

    It doesn't make sense to me at all. It's the same like to not date with people who believe in god or not living with your parents because they're not vegetarain/vegan or hating my sister when she notice how nice her hamburger is -for other people meat is just a nice varation of food. If this person loves you for really being you it doesn't matter for him or for yourself at all, you'll respect each other decisions. I think it's a little discriminating too, if i meet a nice guy it's just "the nice guy"not the not vegetarian guy ..

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    • 16 jan. 2009, 3h45m
    Yes, but I'm sure problems would arise, should we get married, on how to raise our offspring, as I would encourage some form of vegetarianism/veganism.

  • I was with someone for a long time that was a carnivore but an amazing veg chef. When we separated I met and eventually moved in with another carnivore. She didn't cook, so I did the majority of the cooking at home, although we ate mostly out. She complained all the time about it. I hear she is now ecstatic to cook for her new bf who is a carnivore. The diet was a small thing that I think contributed to us not working out. Right now I am not yet seeing anyone. I didn't think diet would be a big thing, but it seems like it might be for me.

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    • [Utilisateur supprimé] a dit :...
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    • 23 jan. 2009, 20h57m
    I would, sure. But only if he respected my decision not to eat meat.
    I already have enough people whining about things that really aren't their business.

  • MARYJANE- sagte:
    i don't think there's anything wrong with dating people who eat meat/dairy, etc, as long as they don't force me to do the same thing. if they respect my choices, i'll respect theirs :).


    exactly what i think.

  • Well,yeah.

  • Yeah, I would. Admittedly, it would be easier to be in a LTR/life-time partnership with someone who had similar dietary habits, but I have no problem dating outside the veggie world. As MARYJANE- said, as long as we both respect each other and our respective choices and views, it wouldn't matter.

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    • 1 fév. 2009, 7h46m
    No, I would not date a non-vegan. Not even a lacto-ovo. I lose all interest in a woman who I discover isn't vegan. I MIGHT let a honey eater pass.

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    • 1 fév. 2009, 7h50m
    poor-de-chirico said: as long as we both respect each other and our respective choices and views, it wouldn't matter.

    First off, I really don't mean to follow you.

    Second, I'm taking to Mary-Jane and anyone else of this same relativistic view.

    Anyway, this isn't a matter of personal choice. It's an ethical matter. Respecting a decision to eat flesh is like respecting a decision to be a Neo-Nazi.

    To all the people who say it's personal choice: The animals do not appreciate your silence.

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    • 1 fév. 2009, 7h54m
    Nekropenis said: I wouldn't want someone imposing their beliefs on me (i.e. telling me to eat meat).

    Right. I wouldn't want someone imposing their beliefs on me (i.e. telling me not to enslave people).

    • zucchin a dit :...
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    • 1 fév. 2009, 11h25m
    I couldn't be with a meat-eater...
    I would prefer someone who is not selfishly allowing the torture of animals for their own enjoyment. Obviously a lot of people don't realise the effects of factory farming, and sometimes when people find out, they just don't care!

    My bf is vegitarian, but not vegan, he does not like soy milk at all. I won't let him cook eggs in my house I think it's disgusting (I dont have a problem with the REAL cruelty free eggs, but how can one know unless they visit the farm?)
    I understand how restrictive a diet it can be when everything around you has all sorts of things in them.

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  • yes.. but id prob try to convert them like i do most of my friends xp.

    • jonxz a dit :...
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    • 2 fév. 2009, 22h03m
    Depends .. I would try to change their beliefs etc.

  • I have absolutely no problem with dating some one that eats meat etc, i'm currently with some one who does and she cooks me veg food/we cook it together and she takes me to vegan/vegetarian restaurants etc.. it's her choice to eat meat just like it's mine not to.. i don't see what difference something like that means if two people care about or love each other.. people should respect each others way of living so long as it doesn't hinder any one else's natural born rights..and to me as far as how to raise your kids why don't you leave it up to them, if they wanna eat meat they should be able to, if they don't then they don't..

    (that was kind of a long rant)

  • Yes I would. Although a vegan/vegetarian would be preferable, I have no problem with dating a carnivore. I think its easy for me to say because my entire family and all the people closest to me unfortunately eat meat.

    In saying this though, if they did eat meat, they would at least need to show some respect and understanding of my lifestyle choice....probably hard for most meat eaters to do...but oh well...

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    • 3 fév. 2009, 18h36m

    ok.

    i would date a person who is non vegetarian. but of course it´s nice when he´s vegan / vegetarian, but i could also live with someone who eats meat. it´s okay

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