Would you date someone who is on a restrictive diet like Keto or Vegan?

[coachTanthony]

What if you couldn't enjoy an IN and Out burger with someone? Or cotton candy at the Fair? Would it be a deal breaker?

YES

NO

Other (left my "two cents" in the comments below}

see poll (give me my cakes and cookies damn it)

[CubsterShura]

Only if they can convince me that they have a good reason to follow that diet. Of course if someone is on that diet for medical reasons there is absolutely no way I'm gonna judge them in fact if we're in a relationship I'd put more effort into cooking foods that will suit his diet so that he can thrive in with me. If it isn't necessarily because of a medical condition then he would definitely have to do some convincing and I would only date him if I feel like his reasoning makes sense. The idea of someone following a restriction diet without any concrete reason, not knowing what they are doing just following some diet they found cool with this list of health benefits of the diet they found looking up is just off-putting.

[coachTanthony]

I agree 100% I need to control my blood sugar therefor I used the KETO diet! So far so good!

[CubsterShura]

It's great that it's been working on you!

[coachTanthony]

Well yeah I mean I don't want to take pills or insulin so I believe diabetes type 2 is a dietary disease so change the diet and you can do wonders! Thanks for the comment!

[CubsterShura]

Interesting. My parents were both diabetic when they had me so they always worry that my risk of getting diabetes is higher. They watch my sugar intake since I was very little.

[coachTanthony]

Well the good news is you are still young. Stay away from all that junk and your body will do you right!

[Cynicaldreamer]

As someone that's watching my weight and trying to be healthy, I certainly wouldn't mind a guy that eats healthy! If anything that might be the push I need to lose the rest of my weight.

As long as he doesn't force it on me, or mind if I have the occasional burger and fries? I'd be fine with him living that way.

[BlackRoseFairy]

I am on a restricted diet myself, so I guess someone who has something similar to handle himself, will be more considerate to my needs and able to understand.
Because honestly? I often feel that people can't relate to the restrictions I have at all...
P. s. my restrictions are health related, not by choice.

[BlackRoseFairy]

Thanks for MHO! 🙂

[SydneySentinel]

I have a restrictive diet but I don't expect my date to eat that way. I would absolutely date someone who has a restrictive diet because it would work better with my own.

[coachTanthony]

me too me too.

[OlderAndWiser]

I am on a low carb diet and I have dated a "partial" vegan. The low carb is much easier to accommodate. She wants a burger? We go to a steak house and I have a steak, salad, and grilled mixed vegetables; she can have a deluxe burger. If she wants pizza, I can do that at home and I'll prepare a breadless pizza for myself.

[coachTanthony]

Same here... I am on Keto and it's all good unless she wan'ts to split a piece of chocolate pie! LOL

[OlderAndWiser]

I allow myself an indulgence about once every 2-3 weeks. Schedule a special occasion and split one of those chocolate death creations and you score points with your lady!

[coachTanthony]

I would imagine most people can do that but I have some crazy blood sugar issues. Moderation for someone like me is a death sentence!

Thankfully sugar free options are everywhere now and some really tasty stuff!

[OlderAndWiser]

I like some of the artificially sweetened soft drinks like Black Cherry Fresca, Lemonade/T-Up, and Diet Mountain Dew when I need a sweet fix!

[OlderAndWiser]

Lemonade 7-Up

[coachTanthony]

The sugar free options are amazing in 2019!

[October808]

If you date them just don't bring up the idea that the plants that were killed to feed them had feelings too.

[coachTanthony]

Carrots are crying on your plate right now sort of thing? lol

[Screenwriter]

y'all are so mean.

[Desconhecida]

Vegans are the worst. No offense.

[ImSparkly]

I'm not sure what I answered. The headline is would you date someone on a restrictive diet, while below it asks if its a deal breaker. It isn't a deal breaker necessarily, I'd expect them to find an appropriate meal wherever we were just like I would. But if they didn't have restraint, it would be a deal breaker. If you choose to do something like this, you need to be able to manage yourself. Its like dating an alcoholic, I wouldn't order a bottle of wine for the table, but I might still have *a* glass with my meal.

[el_Te_de_la_Rosa]

My diet is low-carb. Somewhat restrictive because I make my own bread (less white flour), and low-carb snack. Sometimes I create recipes for my vegetarian and vegan friends.
Dating? Keto, yes. Vegan? I don't think so. I love meat, but I don't eat meat everyday. So it's fine. Egg and cheese are food I can't live without.
I have met some vegans who don't eat vegetable and don't learn how to cook. They only eat carb. That caused me to think seriously about whether or not I should date someone like that. Not possible to cook for them every single meal.

[Anonymous]

My brother is on that diet and if visiting him is any indication of how not fun it would be to just have a simple dinner, then I don't really want to date an actual guy like that unless he's really just content with doing his own thing and not trying to alter the way I cook or eat. However even as I say that, I love to cook. It is one of the ways I express love to family and friends and if I had to cook in such a restrictive manner, it wouldn't be fun for me because I'd be following strict script and rules about what I can and cannot cook. Like all the other diets that have come before it, this is the latest it thing and then next year it will be something else.

[Moonchild714]

Yes, I've dated guys who led Vegan lifestyles or followed the Keto or Paleo Diets. It's fine as long as they don't try to insist I go that way. I follow the South Beach Diet myself.

[coachTanthony]

Wow south beach is that still a thing? I used to see the meals in stores.

[Moonchild714]

Yes it is. But not tge prepared meals. I cook myself.

[ImagineSketchy]

I don't think I would be able to. I cook very often... I can't do either diet. I'm not changing what I cook to fit them. I was raised to eat what was cooked or to go hungry. I was not fortunate enough to have a choice in what to eat. I still live by that now.

[Phoenix98]

No because it's not healthy and I don't wanna watch someone do that to themselves on a daily basis.

As for me well I'm gonna eat and drink what I want when I want, I'm not the one on a keto and vegan diet. I eat healthy and workout and that's all I need to stay fit.

[R4vedave]

As someone who has done keto before: it's not that bad. You can still go to restaurants, fast food places, etc. It's usually not advisable, but you can manage it.

[coachTanthony]

I am on Keto and it's great. It's just when she wants to split an apple pie that I have to say NO. lol

[R4vedave]

Yeah the sweet tooth cravings were the worst to ignore. Protip though: high percentage dark chocolate usually has few enough calories that you can have a piece or two at the end of the day to help satisfy any sweet urges haha

[coachTanthony]

Yes I get the 90% cacao ! For sure!

[1828avaava1828]

I'm kind of restrictive myself, but I am NOT VEGAN and would probably never date one. It would just be too much of a difference and I think there'd be tension. I follow a healthy diet and eat lots of fish and keep my meats and poultry lean and dont eat added sugar. That's my usual diet, but I do treat myself socially sometimes!!

[Screenwriter]

If someone's on a diet that's so restrictive they can only eat at home, that would be an issue. If it appeared their diet wasn't balanced, and they were telling ME I should join their diet, that would be an issue. If someone was vegan and was constantly talking about how meat is murder, that would be an issue. If a person peacefully goes about their eating practices and we connect in many ways, seems like that could work. For the longterm, there's no telling.

[October808]

They're probably a Smiths fan. I kid, I kid.

[coachTanthony]

I don't think I said a diet that they can only eat at home but YES that would be an issue!

[Cryostatic]

Your poll description needs to be better worded, as the title question and the question posed in the description have opposing function.

And I don't care how someone chooses to restrict their diet, as long as they don't insist on trying to restrict mine.

[coachTanthony]

The question is the question you vote on and the description is just a bit more to add to the subject we are discussing that you can then comment on. I think it's fine but thanks for the heads up!

[Cryostatic]

It isn't, though. If you answer "Yes" to "would you date a vegan", the corresponding answer for "Would being a vegan be a dealbreaker" would be "No".

[coachTanthony]

If you can't separate the poll question and the "other" information I am seeking from users to comment on then I am sorry dude! Thanks for the comments!

[NYCstreetPhotog]

Not exactly the same, but my ex had a corn allergy. Corn is one food I really enjoy. It wasn't really a problem since I took it upon myself to find corn alternatives and use them in my recipies. It became fun for both of us to try old dishes with new twists.
I imagine it would be the same way with someone on a restrictive diet.

[jc_denton]

Keto, maybe.
Vegan, absofuckinglutely not, first date would be:
Me: Hi, how are you?
Her: Im vegan
Me: You look gorgeous!
Her: Im vegan
Me: Your eyes are as beautiful as a starry night!
Her: Im a vegan
Me: What are your hobbies?
Her: Im a vegan?
Me: Hows your job?
Her: Im a vegan
Me: What do you want to eat?
Her: Im VEGAN! #MeatIsMurder
Me: So all you eat is pickles and lettuce? Is all you do spread the gospel of Veganism?
Her: you're litrarlly Hitlar
Me: You wanna eat a pickle while I eat steak? *unzips pants* here ya go!

[R_ūshī]

Sure... as long as they don't try to force me into that.

[coachTanthony]

They may not force you but couldn't it become a bit annoying?

[R_ūshī]

If they keep talking about how their diet is better than mine yeah. But knowing myself I'd probably be like "Can you just stop?"

[Mr7digits]

Sorry to butt in, but personally, change isn't always bad. I'm willing to try new things.

[coachTanthony]

@Mr7digits No doubt but I think the ones who claim their "diet" as defining them can really get annoying!

Like wearing t-shirts that say VEGAN FOR LIFE! lol

[wankiam]

keto... unlikely because while i myself am on a refined sugar free diet i could see us arguing over my notion that some carbs are useful... as for a veggie or vegan or a meat eater its of no consequence to me.

[daii5yy]

Yes I'll still date someone on a restrictive diet. What they eat shouldn't interfere with us dating. As long as they dont force their diet on me. I'll eat what I want and they'll eat what they want, plus half the time I dont even know what I want so... 🤷‍♀️ maybe I'll have what they're having.

[Kit_Kat88]

No but I still want to explore restaurants together

[coachTanthony]

I think most good restaurants cater to these new diet lifestyles pretty well!

[Oram52]

I wouldn't if they're too restrictive, as in Keto or Vegan. Just too much of a difference. I want to enjoy food and it can be difficult to balance if differences can be too much. Not to say I wouldn't be completely against dating someone if they had restrictive diet but wouldn't be preference. I don't want to say no if I really like her and make diet an issue Lol

[NickiB]

I'm on a very strict diet but my girlfriend is free to eat anything she wants.

She chooses to eat a little more healthy because she wants to support my diet and training.

But when she gets a craving she eats that greasy cheeseburger or pizza or whatever she is craving and since I been on this diet since I was like 15 she knows it doesn't effect me if she eats it in front of me.

[Agape93]

Fine with it as long as they don’t preach to me and keep their mouth shut on my lifestyle. It’s not vegan friendly.