I've been vegetarian most of my life and every guy i've dated was a meat eater. It's not a big deal at all, i don't get how some people can make such a huge issue out of something so minuscule.
Also, the fact that I refuse to eat a "big juicy steak" shouldn't reflect on my or any other vegetarian's personality.
30% of Meat-Eaters Won’t Date a Vegetarian: Would You Date Someone With Different Eating Habits?
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2012/07/08 01:30:39
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According to a recent Love Bites survey by TODAY.com and Match.com, for many, shared dietary preferences are key when making a love connection.
30% of the meat-eaters surveyed said they would not date a vegetarian or vegan. On the other hand, only 4% of the vegetarians said that they wouldn't date a meat-eater. (But keep in mind—only 2% of Americans identify as vegetarian and 3% as vegan. That’s a pretty small dating pool!)
So why won’t these meat-eaters date vegans or vegetarians? 1) Many consider sharing food a very important part of romance and don’t want to be with someone who won’t share those moments. 2) Others dislike feeling judged or pressured to give up meat. 3) Many just don’t like picky eaters; 66% of respondents described that trait as a turn-off. 4) And some view meat-eaters as more "manly."
Yet, many cross-dietary couples are able to accommodate each other’s choices and make the relationship work.
“The ability to accommodate to needs of a new partner is really important – both people have to work at it,” said Dr Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist and Match.com’s chief scientific adviser. “The vegetarian has to send the message that they can work around it, they can find or bring alternatives to barbecues or family gatherings, and the meat eater has to be willing to bend once in a while as well.”
What about you SodaHeads? Would you date someone with different eating habits?
30% of the meat-eaters surveyed said they would not date a vegetarian or vegan. On the other hand, only 4% of the vegetarians said that they wouldn't date a meat-eater. (But keep in mind—only 2% of Americans identify as vegetarian and 3% as vegan. That’s a pretty small dating pool!)
So why won’t these meat-eaters date vegans or vegetarians? 1) Many consider sharing food a very important part of romance and don’t want to be with someone who won’t share those moments. 2) Others dislike feeling judged or pressured to give up meat. 3) Many just don’t like picky eaters; 66% of respondents described that trait as a turn-off. 4) And some view meat-eaters as more "manly."
Yet, many cross-dietary couples are able to accommodate each other’s choices and make the relationship work.
“The ability to accommodate to needs of a new partner is really important – both people have to work at it,” said Dr Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist and Match.com’s chief scientific adviser. “The vegetarian has to send the message that they can work around it, they can find or bring alternatives to barbecues or family gatherings, and the meat eater has to be willing to bend once in a while as well.”
What about you SodaHeads? Would you date someone with different eating habits?
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whispering hands 2012/07/08 06:38:15
I dont view it any different than someone who doesnt eat milk because they are lactose intolerant or allergic to nuts. My fiance eats mostly meat. We share food. Sometimes we order the same thing and I will give him my meat and he gives me his salad. We share curry, pasta, vegetables, side dishes, ect. To eliminate anyone because what they do or do not eat is stupid if you ask me.
Either find a restaurant that suits you both or stay at home and have a date in the comfort of your own home.
Besides, I'm not a vegetarian and it's very likely that I'm a lot more picky when it comes to food.
Guess they know healthy eating even en mass means a healthy body and they like the healthy body :)
Similarly a vegan girlfriend would most probably reap many rewards of eating such healthy and lean food, so I personally would have nooooo problem with that hehe.
As I told some vegetarian people I know.... for every hamburger you skip, I'll eat 2.
I am aware of the laws governing the slaughter of animals.