You just have to learn to live with it and so does he.
I am in the same situation and it does cause problems.
Sometimes I go along to get along, especially when he brings home a hot roasted chicken. The smell makes me gag.
I dont say anything though as the next day he might cook me his famous vegetarian chilli con carne.
When it comes to the fridge, meat eaters dont understand we dont want our food to come into contact with bloody meat.
Separate shelves sounds like you are rooming together. I put all my food in sealed containers so there is no contamination.
Hope this helps, hang in there.
2006-10-10 04:43:44
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answered by ? 6
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I've had perfectly harmonious relationships with meat eaters. It's a matter of mutual respect. If you want to keep stuff separate in the fridge (which seems a touch obsessive... it's all wrapped, right?) then just explain yourself calmly and without judgment. If he "gets mad" that you don't want your stuff touching, my guess is that you're giving him a reason to get mad because of how you present your objections. If you're telling him that what he eats is "repulsive" and nagging at him for being careless in where he places stuff, then stop.
My boyfriend eats predominantly vegetarian at home, simply because I do most of the cooking. What he brings into the house is usually limited to frozen chicken breasts, deli slices and the contents of a soup can. He knows I won't cook it for him and he understands the concept of cross-contamination and why it shouldn't happen anyway (salmonella, etc...) so we really have no issue.
2006-10-10 06:30:58
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answered by mockingbird 7
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Maybe you have to stop and think a little. What do you love or hate more. Do you love more your "siginficant other" than you hate his meat touching your vegan food? If it is really a too big issue to be resolved. How about buying a small fridge to separate the meat from the vegatables!?!
2006-10-09 17:01:47
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answered by vieclt 1
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Seems this is a problem you are totally creating yourself. Why is HIS meat touching your food. Why don't you wrap up YOUR food so it doesn't touch his food?
Frankly, the relationship is probably doomed. You should have thought of this before you "caught" your man. I hope knows he's be had and starts using a comfom before baby vegans are born that he has to support through college.
You both deserve better and more compatible companions. Get the big D. Try to be equitable in the settlement, you are at fault, at least with this food issue.
2006-10-09 17:23:02
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answered by Anonymous
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If the stuff in the fridge is causing a problem because it touches each other I dont see any hope for the two of you.
2006-10-10 02:37:27
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answered by saturn 7
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Designate a meat-free shelf in the fridge. I am veg and my boyfriend is not, but I don't mind when his meat touches my food...why does it bug you so much? Just do what you do and get on with life.
2006-10-09 16:58:55
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answered by Anonymous
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well u have to compromise u both new this before u got married u can keep ur things separate without touching the meat .come on this is so trivial...
2006-10-09 16:57:46
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answered by Anonymous
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My meat-eating husband and I get along just fine. My husband eats meat for lunch when he is at work, and at home we have a nice meat-free meal. When we go out to eat he orders meat. Sometimes I'll buy frozen meatballs and put them in his spaghetti for him, or I'll buy him turkey to make sandwiches with.
I don't think meat is your problem. You sound kind of immature and obsessive. Leave him alone. You really are making a big deal about nothing, and you're probably a pain in the butt to live with.
2006-10-09 17:06:43
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answered by No Shortage 7
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Designate his and her shelves. Most of your stuff should be fitting into the crisper
Funny story I made this lentil stew and my husband thought it was great beef stew and was so impressed I made it - he was crushed when he realized that he liked something with no meat in it. LOL
2006-10-09 17:17:59
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answered by freemansfox 4
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You decided, after you became a couple, to become a vegetarian. That's your choice. Get your own refridgerator, then pass him the salt and A-1 sauce.
2006-10-09 17:23:17
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answered by greg j. 6
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