Would you give up meat for your vegetarian boyfriend if it was a deal breaker?

Question

My boyfriend and I have had issues recently and one recurring issue is the meat/veg diet. I’m a meat eater and never saw myself change, he is vegetarian and has a strict Indian family life, where he believes that I need to also be vegetarian at home because I will be moving into his house.

He’s making me choose between being a vegetarian at home and breaking up with him. I’m very torn because I know it’s a hard change and decision and the answer I give now will be final. So even if I think I can do it now, I can’t change my mind. I keep going back and forth on my decision with this because I don’t know what it’s going to be like.

Would you break up with someone over dietary requirements for the long term?

Germanium · Accepted Answer

Of course not.

It should be my decision what I put in my mouth, but if my partner is very suggesting that I should eat better, okay then it makes sense, especially if they're trying to get me to eat less sugar and stuff.

But a big change by removing a whole food group from your diet? Especially since you most likely require meat in the first place to survive, now that's just stupid. If he loves you, he'd let you do what you think is right for you or what you enjoy. If he forces you to go vegan, and your body can't handle the lack of nutrients that meats offer, then that's practically slow murder. (Okay, a bit extreme, but if he cares more that you strictly stay to veggies even though you feel horribly ill then he definitely isn't right in the head). This only means he's manipulative and controlling and wants his agenda forced onto people because of his own indoctrination.

You'll only be stockholm'd if you permit yourself to obey every powerful wish of your significant other.

Plus, if he cared, he wouldn't threaten and blackmail you with a breakup, he'd tell you that he just can't do it and that a diet is more important to him than a relationship.

If he honestly is just trying to make you and him not look bad in front of his parents whenever you dine together, then he'd look for a work around. But he's not.

Levin · Accepted Answer

The fact that he is giving you a strict ultimatum of this kind of would give me the answer. It's not that he's saying, 'well I'm from a different culture, and we don't eat meat, so probably naturally you'd be eating less meat, is that cool?', etc.

It kind of sets a precedence for you being submissive to his will and his whims.

Personally, I'd tell him to go fuck himself. It's about respecting yourself and your perspectives, not being a good little doe-eyed sheep. Remember, it's not about how people treat us, but how we treat ourselves, and the decisions we make. But it's ultimately up to you, and the kind of life you want. This is all normative of course.

But the fact that he's unwilling to be sensitive and communicative would ring alarm bells to me.

vishna · Accepted Answer

Well, it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me because I am already a vegetarian. However, someone giving me an ultimatum like that-would probably be a deal breaker for me.
When it comes to his family, you could seriously just cook for yourself (or if is implied his mom will cook everything) just form a little meat patty and put it on the side. I know you're on the outside looking in, but it's sooo easy to accommodate meat eaters, you just add meat haha.
Personally, the change isn't hard, especially if his mom will be cooking everything-all you do is eat, the hardest part would be if you like the food/flavor.
But then again, my big issue is that he wants you to change yourself for him and his family-as if your values aren't as important (and hell, this is coming from someone who doesn't even eat meat)
As someone who has only dated guys who eat meat, I never asked them to change. In fact, we cooked meals together (and though I stopped doing it years ago) they will cook meat sometimes and put it on the side.

lumos · Accepted Answer

Nah, I wouldn’t want to be with someone like that. I’ve thought about becoming a vegetarian and I think it’s still possible I might become one in the future. But then it has to be on my own terms. Having my partner try to pressure me because he’s one is not cool. And what if I did it for a couple of years but then felt like it’s not really for me? Then I would have just prolonged a situation that was never going to work out.
In general I find it distasteful when someone tries to change a massive aspect of their partner’s lifestyle. We’re not talking about a small adjustment, like learning how to put the lid of the toilet down after using it. Like either it’ll happen or it won’t, but presenting an ultimatum is never cute. I prefer relationships in which both parties respect each other’s differences and celebrate them. I’d be more open-minded about it if my boyfriend was like ”hey, taste this awesome vegetarian dish I just made” instead of being like ”hey, we’ll break up if you don’t eat these fucking veggies”.

cuttl · Accepted Answer

I might eat vegetarian more often and I would provide him with vegetarian meal options at my place, but I would not be able to swear to a vegetarian diet.

I've recently met (online) several vegetarians who not only live with/married to meat eaters, but some of them will even cook the meat for their meat-eating family.

This vegetarian diet is a choice. If he was wanting you to cut something out of your diet because being in the vicinity of it put him into anaphylactic shock, that would be a different matter.

PrincessPie · Accepted Answer

No lol, i like meat it adds flavour. "He’s making me choose between being a vegetarian at home and breaking up with him" i don't like being black mailed so i think i know which one i'd go with.

splashofyellow · Answer

Yes I would because I'm not a fan of meat anyway. It would be different if I did actually like meat because it would be harder.

However, regarding your situation, I'd break up with him. I don't like the fact that he's forcing you to do something like that. It's not his choice what you eat. If you decided to do it for him and it was your idea, it would be different.

Logorithim · Answer

No, I wouldn't, but I might compromise. I once had a vegetarian girlfriend, but I didn't give up anything I ate. When we cooked together I ate fish or vegetarian as a courtesy to her (it helped that I do like a lot of vegetarian dishes). Didn't do that if we ate with others.

Most Indians are vegetarians, so it's cultural for him, and thus ultra-important.

ChronicThinker · Answer

No. If you get with me knowing I eat meat/don't eat meat then you are basically agreeing to accept that about me. If you love me you'll get over it.

Allie_Oops · Answer

Sorry, you don’t tell me what I do and don’t eat. Bye.

Anonymous · Answer

If being vegetarian is that important to him, and eating meat is that important to you, and he thinks it should be his way or the highway (or you do, which doesn't seem to be the case), then it's best you break up, unless you want that change.

A friend is just about full on vegetarian... and her husband is not. They have separate dinners, or combine on occasion. Or they do a half and half pizza. She doesn't seem to get angry about him eating meat, and he's not upset that she wants to be (mostly) vegetarian. They seem to make it work.

It's your choice, but be aware that this could happen over a lot of other things. Has he given something major up for you? Have you expected him to? Then maybe give him the benefit of trying it, if you want... but if it's all on his demand, then I'd say that things will not improve.

I have a cousin who was engaged to a guy. Occasionally, she would tell her dad (my uncle) off for some nasty comment he made. He being old school, didn't think a woman should EVER be that disrespectful to her own father to call him on it when he was inappropriate. She wasn't really disrespectful, but in some cultures, a woman is supposed to shut up when a man is talking and just quietly agree. They broke up. She ended up meeting and marrying someone else years later, and she was so much happier than she would have been with the Fiancee she had at the time.

xHoneyxBeex · Answer

I'm not into controlling and manipulative men so yes, I would break up with someone who told me I "had" to eat a certain way in order to stay together. Just because HE wants to be a vegetarian doesn't mean you have to. I don't see how your diet impacts him in the slightest. Even if you lived together, he could still make his own food and eat the way he likes.

This is about much more than simply eating meat or not. It's about you being in a relationship with someone who thinks they have the right to control you and manipulate you by giving you ultimatums. If he is doing this now, what else would he try to control in the future if you lived together? Think about it. Stand up for yourself, you don't deserve to be treated like that.

yohyok · Answer

Well hell no, nobody gonna take my meat from me. XD seriously though relationships about understanding your partner regardless of his differences. You are happy of the way of your living, no? If so dont change it. He liked u as you are, so be as you are if he can't deal with it maybe he isn't the right person after all. Well please note that he may just think that his family won't accept you if you weren't vegan. Well imagine he talks with his mom "and you didn't like lalita and choose this steak lover next thing you be alcoholic and join a bike gang you are coming back to india and find you a nice indian wife" disclaimer i mean no offence to any indian mother nb they are scary lmao😫

xearo · Answer

I won't break up with someone for dietary reasons in fact I won't mind trying something new. but I won't be forced into something because I feel like if you can't respect what I do then why should I respect you? if my girlfriend told me I had to give up meat because I was going to u was moving into her house then u would tell her that she has to start eating meat because I let her fuck me. but what I say here doesn't really apply to you, its more about you and what your decisions are and what you believe in because the sacrifice might be worth it, I can't answer something like that for you, only you can

tamilans555 · Answer

As someone who loves meat and dates a vegetarian, I can surely say that you should not be forced to eat a certain way because they do. That is a very big lifestyle change that cannot be forced unless you want to make the change. First, ask yourself if he is worth it. If so, I would express the unfairness of the situation for you and possibly try to make a compromise to eat less meat over time. It's not realistic for you to drop meat like it's nothing. Work together to overcome this. This should not be a one sided issue otherwise more one sided issues will arise like this in your relationship. Hope that helps!

4everAlone17 · Answer

Why does it even have to be like that? I was reading about a family where the wife was vegetarian and the husband was a meat eater. Their kids were raised on a vegetarian diet until a certain age and they could choose if they wanted to be a vegetarian or if they wanted to eat meat. I’ve been following them for a while. They just recently made a transition for the whole household to be vegetarian maybe a few months ago.

The point is they were able to coexist. I don’t see why your boyfriend can’t do that. He’s forcing that lifestyle on you.

Personally I don’t know if I would. I’m on journey to ween myself off eating so much meat. I have stopped eating certain meat. Eventually I want to try a vegetarian diet. I don’t know about permanently doing that. But that is my personal journey with it.

BarbieLola · Answer

Yes, I would, as a vegan. Because the meat and dairy industry are full of cruelty. You should watch the documentary earthlings - it’s free and it talks about the reality of the meat and dairy industry and as a consumer it’s important to educate yourself on it. Animals want to live just as much as you or I and if you love them you shouldn’t eat them - there’s literally no benefits... the world health organization, for example, just classified processed meat as a group one carcinogen- which is in the same category as cigarettes. But it doesn’t stop there. There’s a lot of deception and lies you’ve been indoctrinated with since you were young so that some corrupt people could make money off you and I would implore you to look more into the horrors of the meat and dairy industry

silv3r8901 · Answer

Me personally.

Depends on the reason.
Like if they were allergic to peanuts and coming into contact with trace amounts will kill them, then i would give it up in a heartbeat.
If it was meat, and they expected me to give it up because they made a choice to not eat it, that quite frankly, i would tell my partner to go fuck themselves. Due to fact that if they won't live with me and stay with me, when they knew before we started dating that i was unlikely to give it up, that is a them problem not a me problem.

However I'm not you, and you need to decide where you draw line yourself.

And if you were to give it up, you need to get the protein and minerals from other sources. When i tried to do it a few years ago I ended up in Hospital, so please factor that into your choice as well.

PillowThief · Answer

No. It's extremely selfish and infantile of him to stick a belief in front of something as trivial as being omnivorous. People like that are half of what're destroying today's world. You don't need to take shit like that. I'd put my foot down and call the bluff... and if he follows through, well, it's one less imbecile for you to have to put up with in the world. But don't change yourself for anyone other than yourself, and if you do so, do so on your own terms. There're plenty of nicer guys out there just waiting to be found - namely ones that won't let outdated beliefs lead their lives and the lives of those that stick around them.

Fuck him. Obviously he doesn't regard you very importantly nor even respectfully, and to me, THAT is the deal-breaker.

Adam_INTJ · Answer

I wouldn't date a someone who is vegan or vegitarian unless they ate that way only for health reasons rather than ethical reasons because they draw their boundaries based on mallable emotions, leaving holes in their methods (e. g. a vegan refusing to buy wool socks but listening to a band that uses leather drums). because "who cares? That doesn't bother me." Then they turn around to say "your animal products bother me, stop it or else you're cruel." Like, feelings of what bothers you don't determine the slightest bit if something is right or wrong. It determines what YOU want to do with your own personal conduct, nothing more.

FakeName123 · Answer

There are essentially two kinds of vegans and vegetarians:

1. Those who do it, because they think what they are as an individual are doing is for a good cause, but are chill about different people having different views and way more accepting.

2. Those who do it out of an ideological reason and who try to make other people think the same hivemind thinking than themselves (mostly vegans fall into this category).

Ask yourself this: Do you want to be with someone - independent of the topic - who can't accept any differences between the two of you?

Chaz269 · Answer

I don't date men. I've given up all animal products for a year while I was single. Giving them up again wouldn't be a big deal unless she refused to accommodate me similarly in any way. Compromise is one thing, being someone's doormat is entirely different.
It's not as hard as you think, especially if you're living with a lifelong vegetarian. They already know tasty recipes and good places to eat out. The hardest part about giving up any part of your diet is the substitution fallacy. Giving up meat doesn't mean you eat something instead of meat, it simply means you don't eat meat. This is particularly challenging in Anglo-Saxon communities where, culturally, meat is the meal and everything else is an appetizer, side dish, or dessert. Stop stressing about it. Try it, you actually CAN go back, even if it leads to a very difficult decision that you've apparently jumped straight to without giving change a real chance.

Anonymous · Answer

You’re not his same religion and/or race I assume so why should you adapt to his beliefs or whatever you wanna call them if he won’t adapt to yours?

I don’t eat meat either just cuz it doesn’t interest me and for whatever reason makes me feel kinda sick (still have no idea why). But even I don’t see an issue on why you can’t eat meat if you are moving in with him. That would be similar to me asking my boyfriend to stop eating rice everyday even though it’s a filipino thing if he moves in with me. Makes no sense

slatyb · Answer

I would break up with someone who gave me an ultimatum like that. I would be wondering when the next one was coming, demanding that I change my mode of dress, or give up some other activity they find objectionable. So I would start with "What else? Is it just diet, or is there more? I'm not Indian. If you want an Indian woman, then you don't want me."

Prof_Don · Answer

Break up with that controlling asshole. It is very possible to simply eat separate dishes (or u eat your vegetarian dish with a side of meat cooked separately).

manpower61 · Answer

You have to look at the cultural difference here. Eating meat is from his culture a big sin. He doesn't wan't to disrespect his family values. It means more to him and his family than you can imagine. So he came into a dilemma which forced him to put you into this situation. He still loves you, but he doesn't want to lose the family values he raised up with his entire life.

You need to ask yourself if you can handle to cope with the cultural difference in general? It's hard, but could be worth it.

If you love him, I don't think dropping meat is a huge deal. Especially if you look at indian cuisine. It's pretty good.

Omega_brie · Answer

doesn't Indian vegetarianism allow eggs and dairy?

in any case, and I'm sure I'll be downvoted for this but I'll say it anyway: I think you should convince your boyfriend to eat some meat/seafood.

From my anecdotal experience, most of the people who TURN vegetarian are women. Most of the people who LEAVE vegetarianism are men. This is because men build more muscle, and need more protein, so they naturally crave protein dense foods.

If he's Indian, then leave out the beef and maybe the pork. But try to get him to try chicken, lamb, various shellfish, fish, etc. I can't imagine that there are any men who can resist all of these foods.

BigGuy8 · Answer

Personally, I wouldn't stay with someone who doesn't accept me for who I am. Forcing someone to change for you is wrong. They're telling you there is something about you they don't like. But if they truly love you, they'd never give an ultimatum and force you to choose between being with them and being yourself.

xellax · Answer

I’m a vegetarian, and my boyfriend loves meat. I would never try and make him change.

Your situation might be slightly different because it seems like his vegetarianism is religion based... is there any way you could come to a compromise? Like if you bought a mini fridge to put meat in, and cooked with only with certain pots and utensils?

Anonymous · Answer

I mean I’m vegetarian but if I wasn’t then I guess I would aleast try it out and see if I liked it I mean if your serious about him I think you should give it a shot if it’s not for you then try to compromise and if you can’t then try to really think about what’s more important eating meat or your boyfriend but I think if he loves you he wouldn’t mind you eating meat because I wouldn’t mind if my significant other ate meat or not since at the end of the day it’s not a huge deal it will only make agreeing on meals a little more difficult lol but I wouldn’t try to force anybody to become vegetarian because that’s a personal choice that not all people want to try and that’s fine just like how I wouldn’t want someone to try to force me to eat meat if I was dating them because that’s my choice not there’s.

SnapTsch · Answer

You probably won't read this, but considering that he is keeping your food choice before you, its high time to think if the compromise now is really worth it.
Its about what you both are considering the most important.
You are willing to compromise even though you dont need to, he isn't.
Are you at that point in life where you dont mind bending over backwards for someone who is walking all over you?
Sorry that you are going through this, but I hope everything works out for you.

nunu124 · Answer

Don't compromise with someone if it ain't gonna be a positive one. You should eat and enjoy the way you are unless you think you can adapt to him and his families ways. As a woman you are no one's property so if he is trying to make you chose between a break up and becoming vegetarian (seems petty) think about the pros and cons that will come with it in the future.

JimRSmith · Answer

I'd break up over that, yes. It's a massive cultural red line for me, this.

Pyrofox · Answer

I wouldn't break up over it. Another way to look at your question is, "Are you willing to give up being loved, for the sake of a dietary change?"

I personally wouldn't. As my own SO is super picky with food. But I dont mind I'm still going to eat my guilty pleasures now and then but also keep her happy. You can do the same. If you need to get a meat fix do it on the side. And go back to eating what he does.

prettywithpassion · Answer

Well, I'm already a vegetarian and I did it for myself and it was honestly very easy. Its part of his culture and it's not something he can change. If you really love him diet shouldn't really be a big deal for you. If you don't love him though, just leave.

19magic · Answer

Fuck no, I eat what I like, if it was a reason to be more healthier then I may eat more lean meats and more fish. But just to satisfy someone of being become vegetarian or not be my girlfriend any more, I'd choose to be single. With most meals it's the meat I look forward to, so without it I'd have no excitement with meals, and probably end up not eating since I have no want, to eat something.

infinitize · Answer

when I first read the question, I honestly thought it was from someone of younger age, but wow
You'll probably end up doing whatever you want anyways, just from the fact that its even bothering you,
but me personally, it would be a deal breaker. Not the going vegetarian in of itself, but his attitude and behaviour. What he's done tells a lot about the way he sees you, how much respect he has for you, what this relationship means to him and what he's going to be like going forward

dinemsko · Answer

I think if he's forcing his own beliefs on you, then his own love for you is not strong enough that he's willing to compromise. If his family forces the opinions on him or you, then you understand that the entire relationship is going to be restrictive.

I wouldn't, unless your love for him exceeds your desire to eat meat. I would probably become vegetarian if I ABSOLUTELY loved the person, and they didn't force it upon me, but rather strongly desired it.

Wonderer89 · Answer

I know a lot of couples where one of them is a vegetarian and the other isn’t, they cohabitation just fine. The meat eater generally cooks a piece of something and has whatever the other is for the sides.
The fact he’s not willing to compromise, such as not wanting to cook meat himself or buy it doesn’t bode well for future hardships

bloodyrevenge · Answer

I wouldn't break up with someone over that. Everyone has a choice in life. If you wanna eat meat or veggies. Tattoos and piercings or not. There's a lot of choices people make as individuals that no matter what they will be judged by someone.

I think if he truly loved you he wouldn't break up with you. If its meant to be it will. If suggest trying it but you said you werent given the option of going back which I think is bs. Everyone has a right to make their own choices in life.

TingaTinga · Answer

Would he eat meat for me? No. Why would I not eat it for him? Either accept I eat meat and you don't, or it really won't work.

Can you do something like have separate pots pans etc for when you're having meat? Then his food doesn't even need to touch a surface that meat touched before.

Ms725 · Answer

Well I don’t think it’s fair that you are expected to bend for him while he gets to stay how he is. There has to be a common ground. I wouldn’t stand for that if I were you... but, if you don’t think you have a choice.. do what you’ll be happy with in the end. If not eating meat is worth making him happy, that’s all you girl.

alllowtimes · Answer

I’m a vegetarian, and I would never give my partner an ultimatum like that, whether it’s for cultural reasons or not. You can’t expect someone to change to fit your beliefs. It’s not a question of whether or not you can make that change. It’s whether or not you could be happy with someone that expects you to make the same choices as him based on his beliefs, and threatens to leave you if you don’t.

tsunayoshi · Answer

I am not telling you what to do with your relationship because you ultimately have to decide for yourself.

But I personally feel that life is so short, you must as well eat what you want. If you think converting to a vegetarian is hard for you, then this relationship probably isn't the best one for you. If I had to change my diet for my partner, the relationship will not work out.

All the best!

DodgersGM · Answer

Sounds pretty controlling. Also, he knew you ate meat when he got with you. He should've brought it up then.

In your shoes, I'd tell him that you're not changing your eating habits, and you're DEFINITELY not taking any orders from him.

jayands · Answer

Perhaps a compromise can be reached, and you just don't bring meat into the house? That way, if you're out with friends or something, or even just at work, you can still have meat if you choose (imo though, it's a good thing to at the very least have vegetarian days)

designer1 · Answer

I️ wouldn’t give it up because one that’s really selfish of him to put you in that situation especially since changing to becoming a vegetarian is a big transition and takes a lot of extra work and adjustment. He shouldn’t force you to make this big of a change. If he really does mean the ultimatum he is giving you I️ would tell him how you feel and then if he breaks up with you it is not meant to be so let it be.

uberprincess · Answer

But you’re not of the same religion as him so why would it matter whether you’re vegetarian or not?
I have Jewish friends and they are super strict but would never force me to conform to their diet when I am at their house. I think it’s very controlling what he is doing

Zephyrlost · Answer

You should respect each others' preferences, but don't let your boyfriend convince you to be something / someone you're not. If you prefer meat, there's no shame and it's a part of your diet. Personally I would be vegetarian if we didn't raise our cattle ourselves. When their time is near, they're put down without suffering.

JillianMaureen · Answer

If you see this relationship as a long term thing and its what makes you happy why not give it a try? That's all you can do is try and make sure your partner understands that. That you will try. Maybe that's what he wants you to do at home to see if you are ok with it. Bottom line everything is give and take (compromise). In the long run is your health and happiness that matters not rules.

Fitness-Fanatic · Answer

I wouldn't give up meat , but I'd learn new vegetarian recipes so I could cook for him some times. I'd respect that he's a vegetarian, so he'd need to respect that I'm not.

But if he gave me an ultimatum by forcing me to choose between him and meat... I'd choose meat lol I'd never be controlled by anyone like that.

LuckyDutchman · Answer

Jeez, I don't like this guy for the simple reason he's forcing you into this. My opinion, if he really loves you that much he'd find a way around it. And hey, girls like some good mean every once in a while right? (If ya know what I mean... *Wink wink*)

spuitkaas · Answer

You can eat vegetarian at his house, but when you go out eat meat. I don't think it's a big issue tbh.
If he wants you to be vegetarian because of his believes, then I think it is a problem. If it's just because of convenience in his house, then it's just adapting and that shouldn't be a big deal.

iamevol · Answer

Being from an Indian household myself I have been faced with such a situation before. In my scenario I decided that I had a lot of time in my life to settle down and hence I didn't want to change myself or the way I am for a relationship. If I want to be with someone they must respect my dietary preference at least let alone other things. I can give many reasons why changing your diet may affect you.

Vangallis · Answer

It's very difficult because of heritage. I can speak from experience that being in a mixed vegetarian/ meat eater relationship doesn't have to be difficult. My girlfriend is vegetarian, meaning that I did start eating less meat, but not because of vegetarian beliefs, but because she showed me vegetarian kitchen has amazing dishes. Honestly I don't think it's fair for you to fully surrender your values while accepting his fully.

You can definitely compromise and eat less meat by him showing you his Indian kitchen, but if you enjoy eating meat, that should also be something he should be able to accept from you. Don't you deserve someone who accepts you for all you are and would rather defend you from his family than his family against you?

Comesaveme · Answer

Your body and you know what it wants. I am a meat lover and I personally would not give it up. If he is making you change this way now imagine how much more he would want to change about you after you move in? I suggest you decide carefully, no one can decide for you.

enirikiu · Answer

Personally, I wouldn't mind not eating meat for the rest of my life, but then again, I live with a vegetarian (my dad), so he raised me to be able to eat almost anything. I'm not that picky as long as it tastes decent enough and is healthy.

On the other hand, this is not a "you have no choice" kind of thing, from my perspective. If you don't want it, you frankly don't have to go with. Might want to try talking to him more about this and telling him he's being a little paranoid.

Esotericforu · Answer

He is afraid that you are a meat eater and you might end up eating him as well one day.

I am happy for you. Quitting meat is the single biggest transformation that you will be making to your life. It will help you a lot in your spiritual later during the course of your life. Meat is certainly not good for your body.

SavageRae4Ever · Answer

So I feel like you can respect their rules and don’t eat meat around them but on your own time you can always eat meat.
Even if you stop eating meat you can always be healthier and it’s a benefit at the end of the day.
The terms and conditions for me would be : I eat meat anytime anywhere I want besides when you around them.
I feel like they should respect that foreal.
Whatever decision you make good luck!

silvermoon84 · Answer

Not at all. I think when you're with someone, there has to be a mutual respect for one another and that includes values and lifestyle. I'm a meat eater who tries to eat healthy. Would I date a vegetarian or vegan, absolutely. But if I'm going to switch to a vegan diet, it has to be my choice and not to keep a guy around. I can respect his choices but if he can't respect mine, that's a deal breaker

Gypsy_x · Answer

I mean, this is obviously very important to him and a big factor in his life. I don't know if its fair to ask, but it's up to you whether you accept or not. Would he be willing to compromise? You eat vegetarian meals at home etc but when you're out with friends or whatever you can eat meat? Thats the kind of compromise I'd make, but meat isn't a big deal to me.

amarahorrorstory · Answer

I don't know that I'd do it for him, that's a big change, I'd want to do it with more reason. But I'd be vegetarian in general. People love to hate people who don't eat meat, I don't mind it. I agree with them on a lot of things, not all, but a lot of reasons people can't stand em is cause they know they have a point.

TheOnlyAriii · Answer

Meat eater and my partner is a vegetarian! I'm gonna give up meat for him, simply because I don't want to make two dishes... Like, with or without, I'm fine. But if i go meet his parents, his mom will cook vegetarian, and I'm just gonna be like "yea no questions needed, its alright fam"

NaultD · Answer

At home i could make that change (mainly because i need a change in my diet anyways). Every now and then go get a burger or steak somewhere else and say thats what im doing. Keep some mouth wash and floss in the car. Keep an eye out for your iron levels.

Deydey12345 · Answer

Note that he's vegetarian for cultural reasons, only.. Are you Indian too?
Plus being vegetarian isn't helping that much animals, or the earth, you two should be vegan, not vege.

And I agree with it being a deal breaker if it's not for cultural reasons.. If it's cultural then it's just dumb.

SkelatorSarg · Answer

No one could convince me to give up meat, not for an interminable duration. Aside from an enjoyment of meats, I disagree fundamentally with changing something about one's self to satisfy another. This doesn't seem like a minor concession, so, in your shoes, I'd side with bacon.

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