Can you date someone with a very different diet than yours?

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

As in, for personal, ethical, health or religious difference.

For me it's never been a big deal, I'm a vegetarian, non-smoker and teetotaler while the women I hang out with eat meat, smoke and drink alcohol - it doesn't bother me unless they blow smoke in my face or kiss me with their mouth full of burger. In fact the reason I keep wines, liquor and meats at home despite not partaking is to offer them to guests; often in the evening I get tea while she enjoys wine or whiskey.

I think that it just takes a bit of maturity and I don't undestand how some people make dietary differences such a dealbreaker.

[Aubrey97]

I used to be a strict vegetarian and my boyfriend eats meat at every meal. I still very rarely eat meat and only chicken really, no red meat. Going out to eat is easy as everywhere has a salad option. Cooking at home and finding something we'll both eat is a challenge sometimes. We often just make our own food or we make something where he can just add meat to his portion. It's not a big deal.

[Agape93]

I don't give a shit. Just let me know beforehand. I have a girl that doesn't eat pork. I have another that will eat pretty much anything when she's high. And I will literally eat almost anything that isn't spoiled or weird like a cooked spider.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I have tried fried tarantola stew once, it's not that bad.

[Agape93]

I'd probably vomit lol

[Summeroflove]

It really depends if she’s allergic to something or just eats differently because she wants to that’s fine. For other reasons if she can’t eat pork or something that may cause more issues.

[OlderAndWiser]

I dated a woman who was a 99% vegetarian, and she ate meat only about once every six months. It made dining out challenging, but I thought she was worth it while we were dating.

[Avicenna]

That could be a dealbreakers, depending on the circumstances. I’m a health nut (albeit not a vegetarian) and prefer to cook at home, so that may not mesh with some women’s diets.

[OneViewpoint]

I could. I probably wouldn't. Food is a pretty basic thing. If we can't agree on where to eat or we're limiting our options because of one person's beliefs, that's gonna cause conflict and resentment pretty fast. I'm thinking the whole vegan, pescatorian, vegetarian thing here.

On the other hand if the person was from a different culture but not a food nazi, hook me up with all the stuff I've never had before. Educate me.

[ProbablyClueless]

Not if it's very different. I could handle some differences, but too big of a difference creates lifetyle imbalances that make the relationship impractical.

That said, if I had a kid who became allergic to a bunch of foods, I would change my diet to match their's as a solidarity thing. Like... Yeah, you're allergic to everything under the Sun and I'm not, but you're my kid, so we're in this thing together.

[MrChinaski]

If you are basing your dating decisions on diet... not morality, religion,, shared life goals, employment, family... but sure discard the perfect partner because they are lactose intolerant?

[rosemilk]

yes, i don't control what others want to eat and they can't control what i want to eat.

hi fellow vegetarian

[MikeTheBartender]

I have dated a few girls that are vegan, that's fine as long as they don't want me to follow their diet.

[NicholasRedone]

@MikeTheBartender tell us more Mike - they never lasted right? 👍🏻

[MikeTheBartender]

@NicholasRedone haha they didn't last, but diet wasn't the issue.

[NicholasRedone]

@MikeTheBartender until conversion day ever was proposed aka "Mike, I want you to give up meat for me" and Mike would've said "who do you think you are honey bun, Jesus" lol 👄😆

[MikeTheBartender]

@NicholasRedone lol

[NicholasRedone]

@MikeTheBartender was I right or wrong Mike? Hey if you've dated many ladies at least you haven't gotten HIV

[MikeTheBartender]

@NicholasRedone I don't recall them blatantly asking but one definitely went off on a hissy fit that was many of the reasons I dumped her.

[Communicationisking]

Yes and I am. I like all well almost all food but have been with vegetarians and it has been no problem and it has been great sharing a meal that most likely I wouldn't have had if I wasn't with them

[thegreenyogi]

I don't know. I think it would be a bit challenging.

[WhiteThought]

Doesn't matter to me, as long as she respects mine.

[NicholasRedone]

@WhiteThought kissing that tongue of hers or vice versa may be awkward once fork in the road is hit 😞

[NicholasRedone]

@WhiteThought aka "kissing her tongue or yours may taste - uhhh - 🤮🤢" "I think we should see other people" 🤭

[DrPepper12]

Within reason. I'm living with gluten free family so you adapt.

[LiamJHayden]

As long as she is not militant about wanting me to eat like she does, yes.

[EzraIsShy76028]

I mean yeah? It's literally not a big deal. As long as they're not trying to control me.

[Anonymous]

Just like you, I'm a vegetarian, non-smoker and teetotaler, and I would date a girl who is totally opposite of me when it comes to diet.

[Shiprex]

I would find it tough because for ethical reasons I would regard a SO as not sharing my values on animal exploitation and abuse.

[Panthero80]

I wouldn't tolerate smoking, but I don't care about diet.

[NicholasRedone]

@panthero80 some people here seem to be very 🚫 if they're being converted to not eat meat etc

[alice55]

I can I don’t really care so long as they aren’t trying to get me to change my diet

[BonzoInBitburg]

I'm not a picky eater. I didn't care

[NicholasRedone]

@BonzoInBitburg my woman date and I must be picky eaters 😋

[realeyeofthetiger]

Yes i can, and I do.

[NicholasRedone]

@Sun_Kim-Ai not in the slightest. 😋🚫

[NicholasRedone]

@Sun_Kim-Ai picky eaters 😋👀 should only date women who are picky eaters

[robocop666]

thats why the restaurant has a menu

[Babebytheshore85]

Yes why not?

[Sluttt]

I like playboys

[Criddlen94]

Nah it means cooking extra meals stuff that.

[Godihateyou]

Yeah. What she eats, doesn't make me shit.

[Maskx]

So long as it’s not too invasive sure.

[V1ka5h]

Yes..