Is your significant other a vegetarian/vegan? Would you ever consider dating someone who is a meat eater?!

I'm currently single, but have joined some vegetarian meet-up groups in an attempt to remedy the situation. Among the men that I have dated, only one was a vegetarian.

I would really prefer to marry a vegetarian, especially because I want to raise my kids vegetarian. I imagine that it will be a lot easier if my hubby is on the same page.

Try joining a Meetup group. You'll find TONS of awesome vegetarians and vegans that way.

I'm an omnivore married to an on again-off again vegan. It doesn't make that much of a difference, since I don't eat meat that often, and don't mind going without, and dairy is easy to replace these days. Even when he's eating meat, we typically have almond milk and Soy Kaas cheese in the fridge instead of the real stuff.

I'm a vegan engaged to an omnivore. We aren't having children because we already have some from prior marriages, but if I would never marry someone who was disrespectful of my veganism. On the same token, I NEVER try to convert him. He knows how I feel and I'm happy that he doesn't turn his nose up at my vegan cooking, but he's a grown man and he doesn't need me to tell him what to eat. A little respect goes a long way in a relationship.

no
and yes
and yes i would marry one, my fiance

yes id be open to my children eating meat, they will need it, they can decide when they are old enough what they want to do

theres no issues here at all, i dont like the smell or the mess of what he cooks soemtimes, but ehe, its hardly a reason to say 'right thats it i cant love you now bye'

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I have never dated another vegetarian. The man I hope to marry has a diet that is the polar opposite of mine. Regardless of who I end up with, my children will be provided with healthy omnivorous meals and healthy veg*n meals. If at one point in time they decide to go veg*n, that's cool, but there will never be pressure on them to choose one way or another.

Currently single, but yes, my ex-girlfriend is a vegetarian, too. And no, I would never date a girl who eats meat. Just my preference..

I wouldn't ever get them to change but the smell is HORRIFIC. Ever since I became a vegetarian meat smells like human s***

I would never date a vege person.

If I may offer my perspective as a meat eater who dated a vegetarian back in high school (that wasn't the reason we broke up), here are a few of the conditions for me to even consider dating or marrying a vegetarian/vegan. She must not EVER try to convince me to:

- not eat meat
- not hunt
- not fish
- not keep meat in the house
- not cook meat for myself or our guests
- not order meat when out at a restaurant with her

But if she does any of the above even once, I will immediately kick her to the curb without another word.

Essentially, I really couldn't give two shits whether a woman is a vegetarian/vegan or not, only if she tries to change me and my lifestyle would I end (or refuse to consider) the relationship. But then, that would be because of her controlling behavior, not because she is vegetarian/vegan.

That said, I don't think there is anything wrong with knowing what you want (or need) in a partner, whatever it is, and not settling for anything less.

When I was newly vegan and super gung ho about it all, I would have said yes. However, other vegans are difficult to meet and it'll be even more difficult to meet them once I move to the forests of Canada in a month. That said, I would love love love to spend my life with a guy on the same page in regards to animal ethics, but honestly, I'm gonna be so desperate that I'm just gonna hit whatever comes my way. LOL. A veg friend of mine made the comment: "Omnis are for screwing, Vegans are for loving". Maybe I'll just screw my way through omni-land until I find a nice vegan to settle with.

Children? You mean those little things that create overpopulation and noise pollution? Oh no!!

Oh and about California? I am living there now and while it may have more veg*ns than where you are currently, it's still hard to find a good vegan to date. But good luck to you man!

Hi, I agree that there is a difference between dating and marriage.
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I would definitely date a meat eater. It wouldn't really bother me at all. Most of my family eat meat so I'm used to being around it.

I always assumed that this meant I'd be happy to marry a meat eater too but I think you're right that there would be a lot of complicated issues. For example I wouldn't feel comfortable buying or cooking meat, but if you're sharing your life with someone it doesn't really work to do separate grocery shopping!

Kids would also complicate it, since I'd be determined to raise them vegan and my meat eating partner probably wouldn't be too keen on the idea.

Overall I'd be perfectly happy in theory with the idea of marrying a meat eater, but the reality would probably take a bit of work.
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Nah, I've never dated a guy who was vegetarian/vegan.
I would consider dating someone who ate meat, but I'd really prefer
him not to. And all I'd make is vegan food, so, if he's not vegan he might
as well be if we were married haha. I don't think I'd kiss my boyfriend (or anything
further) if he just recently ate meat or fish or milk or something, I don't want that
taste in my mouth... and I think I'd marry a non-vegetarian if I fell in love with them.
Love is more than what your diet is, haha it has no boundaries.. Although I really
would prefer him not to eat meat. And I'd raise my kids to be vegan- it's so much healthier.
Whether my husband was vegan or not.

14 year old vegan.