Would you date someone who has different eating habits than you?

[beebella]

Would you date someone who has different eating habits than you?

Yep, no big deal

No, I don't see how that would work

It depends on how different our eating habits are

It depends on something else

[ShadowofRegret]

As long as it was not too different, and she was not the type to ridicule me for my own eating habits (a vegatarian trying to shame me for eating meat, etc.,) then I would not mind.

[ShadowofRegret]

*vegetarian

[StephenCF]

Yes, so long as they’re not dietary health freaks or resist their cravings

[kitty71]

Exactly and there are people lke that they are health freaks and instad of enjoying food they could tell you what you are eating is bad etc etc. Like the keto followers

[StephenCF]

@kitty71 Don’t even get me started on vegans 🤢🤮

[frerardsprincess]

If they had weird ridiculous habits probably not but if we just like different things that’d be fine, I’m not super fussy anyway so I’d try to make things they’d like

[nerms123]

it's fine up to a point. if we can't go to the same restaurants, always have to cook separate meals, and eat at different times, then it's probably not going to work

[OlderAndWiser]

I have done that on a few occasions. I am a regulation, standard issued, card carrying carnivore. I have dated a few women who were not 100& vegetarian but very close. Picking a restaurant to visit is difficult. I want barbecue, she wants tofu or bean sprouts or some such nonsense. Want to order a pizza to share? Forget about it! Yes, it is a challenge, but I tolerated it for two years because I thought she was worth it.

[Jackieboi]

Do you also like the taste of swine, mmm taste good dont they!

[OlderAndWiser]

@Jackieboi When you ask about "swine," are you referring to

1. the animal formally known as Sus domesticus,
2. low born humans who have no class, or
3. Students Wildly Indignant about Nearly Everything?

[Jackieboi]

Im talking about bacon, entrecôte, ham, sausages, pork filés and chops, spare ribs etc. Tf man what kind of eating habits do you have to suggest humans and students.

[OlderAndWiser]

@Jackieboi Someone who speaks English as there native language would never ask if you like the taste of "swine." They would ask if you like "pork." I assumed that you meant something different, not in a literal sense, by choosing the words that you chose. I just noticed that you are from Germany. Now your word choice makes sense!

[Jackieboi]

I chose swine because it sounds more dirty to vegans and because thats what muslims tend to call it, again because of its negative implications. So i wanted to wear "my shame" with pride. Keep in mind it was meant as a cliffnote to what you originally wrote. Like a "well if she's muslim or vegan (or any group of people that strictly stay away from meat) were gonna have a hard time making it work all the time cause i f love meat. Sorry for the confusion.

[Cynicaldreamer]

How different are we talking here? If it's just slight differences? I guess it wouldn't bother me too much as long as he doesn't shove it on me. But if he's stuffing his mouth with fast food every day while I'm trying to eat healthy? Yeah it won't work, lol.
Couples tend to mirror each other after a while and the last thing I want to do is fall back into bad eating habits and gain back any weight.

[SydneySentinel]

It could work as long as they're not drastically different.

[SuperManiac]

I went with "it depends on how different" and it doesn't factor into restaurants. It's more about how we can live together. If one of us imposes severe dietary restrictions that the other doesn't for example, that could pose lots of difficulties in terms of being able to enjoy each other's cooking, and foods we bring home for each other, and so forth.

It's a form of similar interests as I see it. It's like would you date someone who has different interests from you? And likewise I'd say it depends on how different, since too different might mean we can't enjoy any of the same activities together.

[Kit_Kat88]

Hi I just visited Tokyo this summer! Sorry had to mention that because you reminded me of my trip there lol

[SuperManiac]

@Kit_Kat88 Hope you enjoyed it! :-)

[Kit_Kat88]

I did! Are the Japanese really that friendly? I got treated so much better there and the women's fashion sense is amaaaazing

[Kit_Kat88]

I see less trashy outfits haha

[SuperManiac]

@Kit_Kat88 Sometimes it can be a bit two-faced, like someone serving you being so polite even if they don't like you at all. But it can make it a lot easier to make friends since say someone just starts off being super polite as a courtesy. That makes it easier to start chatting with them and work towards friends. I think the overall kind of social etiquette is very conducive towards finding friends, but sometimes a bit inhibiting when it comes to asserting ourselves. Sometimes you have to get a Japanese person drunk to figure out their true mind. :-D

[SuperManiac]

@Kit_Kat88 Actually that's something that gave me culture shock when I first started living in the US. People talked about the notion of "fake kindness". And that was an alien concept to me coming from Japan. To me kindness is kindness, and there's no need to like a person to be kind to them.

[Kit_Kat88]

It's true that it was easier for me to talk to them! How do Japanese men view dating westerners?

[Kit_Kat88]

I feel bad for asking several weird questions sorry :) :)

[SuperManiac]

@Kit_Kat88 >> How do Japanese men view dating westerners?

I find Western women can be very popular here. The more formal type of Japanese custom though is usually starting as friends before dates (especially for more serious relationships) which might seem a bit different from the West, although some Japanese are starting to go right from acquaintance to date. But if you're interested in dating a Japanese guy, probably the best way is finding a mixed friend group and hang out a lot together and show some interest in one if you like him.

[Kit_Kat88]

Next time I go to Tokyo, I'll try to meet new people! I didn't have much time to make friends because I was being a tourist hahaha

[Hidden_P]

D.

I don’t really care what you choose as everyone has a reason. I can’t have lactose, my brother can’t have onion or garlic. But say, you’re vegan, and you’re going to lecture me constantly? No. “Why not try oat milk” I don’t like it. “Why not try coconut milk” I’m allergic. “Why don’t you do soya” Why don’t you stop quizzing me!

My point is whatever you choose, fine! :) just don’t make me jump on board as I made choices for my own reasons too.

[holograph]

Yeah, probably would still date someone and if they want different food than I do sometimes we could just eat different things. Though I do eat meat and so I might not be able to someone unable to deal with me eating meat. I don't eat seafood and I would date someone who does but I would just not eat the seafood myself.

[LoU_Hades]

Yes I would.
I have some criteria but ridiculous things what the person eats or even likes to smoke a cigarette from time to time doesn't belong in them. If I would have a desire for a perfect partner, I felt obliged to offer such perfection as well.

[GuidoThePizzaMaker]

It actually excites me and makes things interesting
It also expands my creativity. If I had to cook with different parameters, it might make me try something I never have before.
As long as they dont judge mine too harshly haha. I do love indulging with biscotti and coffee after dinner almost every night haha. Not gonna give that up :)

[Massageman]

I married her. My wife like tuna- I don't. If we don't have bacon available (which I love), I'll eat sausage for breakfast- my wife doesn't, just likes bacon. I pre-cook ground pork with sausage with spices and freeze the cooked pork bits for instant use in recipes- that she likes. Go figure.

[Jaximus-Lion]

Well yes! I am even married to one. Am a chef so i like trying many different things all the time while the wife has no interest to try something that sounds a little bit weird, she never tried sushi and it does not bother me.

[Aethereal]

Do you mean like a vegetarian or vegan? I would date her, if she won't get upset about my own habits. However; I'd need to be in a serious long-term relationship, and in love with her before I'd be willing to change my eating habits to suit hers.

[SexyAshh]

Probably not.

I think one of the things i found most attractive in my current boyfriend was that he was really into farmers markets and healthier options.

Food is almost as big of a part in relationship as sex in my opinion.

[AlienParasite]

Voted D. It depends on something else. I don't care about someone having different eating habits than I do as long as they don't try to impose them to me.

[Poppykate]

Lol 😂 I would hope so! I am celiac and dairy intolerant. I would hope that there isn’t too many people out there with my diet restrictions. They stuck!

[mellowman]

A great way to learn about other things and other lifestyles. I have some food allergies and once had a girlfriend who was vegan. we had fun eating out because of all the was we had to be careful and with with the waiters

[Adam1978]

I am quite flexible with my food habits but I would never restrict my choice based on her opinion. So I can eat vegan food but I won't become vegan.

[Keyarose]

I rather date someone who is a vegan like me. Only because I don't know how to cook. at least if you're a vegan I could just easily make you a salad.

[Anonymous]

It’s kinda tough. I’m in recovery from an eating disorder and my boyfriend’s so picky and unintentionally restrictive with food. It makes me feel so guilty for making myself eat normal portions if he doesn’t.

[TheUniqueOne96]

Yeah, as long as they didn't shove their habits down my throats.

I'm really picky, so most people probably eat differently to me anyway.

[Saarr]

Yes, I'm vegetarian, but I have no problems with meat-eaters, vegans and other people! I will respect their habits as long as they respect mine😊