Can a meat eater be with a vegetarian/vegan?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

This might sound ironic but despite my wife owning a butcher and deli shop (of which I fronted a good part of the money), I follow a mostly vegetarian diet (I occasionally cheat with a slice of ham or a bit of sausage once a month), consisting mostly of boiled veggies, pasta or rice.

My wife and my mother often make fun of me eating mashing potatoes with water while they are having stew or sausages with beer or wine, but it's all in good fun. What helps here is that neither of us tries to coerce the other and the fact that I avoid meat mostly because I don't like the taste/texture and it gives me stomach cramps and gas.

[Anonymous]

Yes for sure. I'm vegan and my hubby was a meat eater for a long time. He switched a few years ago to being vegan because he realized that my food was much better for his belly/overall health. It didn't bother either of us eating differently tho

[Shiprex]

I too am Vegan and my wife is ovo-vegetarian and we get on fairly well. I found myself that I was much quicker health recovery and less up and down hunger pangs when I started and feel a steady level of energy throughout the day.
It's easier shopping at times when you know what is wanted and where to get it BUT WTF do potato chips/crisps have to have milk products in them FFS? So many items with milk in them it's madness. Like no wonder moobs on men are a thing

[Opinion Owner]

@Shiprex yep milk is in everything! It's very annoying

[Account]

For sure, considering the fact that all my exes were meat eaters and I was vegetarian and that alone never created any issue.

[OlderAndWiser]

I am a carnivore and, for two years, I dated a woman who was a vegetarian. It was difficult finding restaurants that would be good for both of us, but we both respected the other's wishes.

[DryGermanGuy]

Absolutely, I know such couples. Both partners are mature about it.

[NathanDavis]

exactly this...

[NathanDavis]

yeah... one of my best friends won't do animal stuff, and we've spent countless hours together, especially during college years.. and it was never a significant issue

almost a decade later... and still no issues about it, lol

[ItsJill]

I could be with someone whos vegan or vegetarian if they don’t make it an issue.

[Abbycado]

I could deal with it. That’s not something that is a dealbreaker.

[Chartreux]

Yes they can if they are nice about it & respect each others differences

[Lokiion]

Yeah I remember my moms friend’s family wife and kids were vegan and the husband ate meat

[Agape93]

Sure. Just be respectful to each other

[virtualwasp]

As long as they don't eat them