im vegetarian woman, do I also need to marry a vegetarian guy?

Question

I've been vegetarian for 4 years now and I have no plans of eating meat again. I always find it that guys are kind of turn off from me (or at least one factor they think) whenever they would find out i am a vegetarian. Do you think I should marry a fellow vegetarian too? what if i fall for someone who is meat eater? My dream is really to have a vegetarian family in the future. I know it's hard to shift into vegetarianism coz even myself really put in lots of effort before I finally became stable in my decision. this is also because of the documentary ive watched which showed how cruel animals are being killed. i just cannot take it. i dont know if this lifetime decision will create problems eventually if i marry someone who is meat lover....

Answer 1

I don't think you HAVE to marry another vegetarian, but it would be easier if you do. Try limiting your sample pool to other veggie guys at local organic foods stores, animal/vegitarian rights activism, online groups, or resturants.

And don't automatically exclude non-veggies, just show a clear prefrence an see where life takes you!

Answer 2

I think you should marry someone because you love them not for their eating habits. You can choose to be a vegetarian and your husband may not be one. So what? You're both individuals. I'm sure that that won't be the only difference you two will have. And who knows?... Maybe he'll even give up eating meat since he knows it bothers you so much. If you find a great guy who loves and respects you, he may change just to please you. I'm a vegetarian, too. And I was always worried about the same thing. I started dating this guy because we loved each other and I really didn't care that he ate meat but I didn't exactly like it. He knew that it bothered me a bit so he stopped just for me. Hopefully someday you'll find someone who changes who he is just to make you happy. After all, that's what love is all about. Good luck!

Answer 3

well the best thing is to find somebody that asks you out don't say no keep your options open if you don't feel like your into it after the first couple of dates tell him your not feeling the vibes as you should and if you fall in luv with a meat eater then tell him that you would appreciate if he would take off time from meat eating and try your life style if he doesn't like it he doesn't like it but if he thinks he can do that for all his life then great you changed his life but just because hes a meat eater doesn't mean you have to shut him out of your world and don't tell them that you are a vegetarian if the question pops up give him the answer that you are and it might mix with your feelings with how you think life should be then drop him just do what your heart says!!!

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Answer 4

I don't see anything wrong with marrying a "meat eater" if both of you - and I mean, BOTH - accept the other person's choices wholeheartedly. My mom has been a vegetarian for years, and my dad LOVES meat; she cooks meat for him, but makes vegetarian meals for herself. If you have a problem doing this, or if you are looking to change the person in the future - then you are NOT going to get along with a non-vegetarian. As soon as it is a matter of ideology, rather than simply personal choice - it becomes impossible to reconcile the opposing viewpoints.

Answer 5

I would look for a vegetarian guy. It would be hard to be cooking meat for your husband and kids and veggies for yourself. You could hardly force your husband to be vegetarian and it is actually difficult to cut back unless you really want to leave meat..
I was raised on meat almost 3 times a day and lots of it. Now I find it hard not to have some kind of meat. It is better for me not to have it but my body still craves it..

Answer 6

Any guy who accepts who you are, vegetarian or not, will be your best choice. However, if you do fall in love with a non-vegetarian, don't try to make him into a vegetarian...it will only push him away. If both of you accept the other for who and what you believe in, everything will work out!! Good luck!

Answer 7

I know a vegetarian who is married to a guy who loves his red meat and there has never been a problem. She will make him steaks or a hamburger or whatever and just fix herself something else. I think what you eat is your own decision and it wouldnt be a problem as long as you both respect each others decisions on what you eat :)

Answer 8

You should aim for someone who's comfortable with your being a vegitarian. Wether he's a vegitarian or not shouldn't be a huge concern. You don't like guys who turn off because you're a vegitarian, would you want to do that to a guy because he's not? Your little vegitarian family's a nice dream, but kids have their own minds and they'll have to make their own decisions.

Answer 9

If these things are what you want then you should go for them. You really should be happy with yourself and your desisions. I think that if you want your future to be meat free and a family that eats dinner together stays together then you should be looking for like mind individuals to be in a realtionship with. You wouldnt want to come home to a big hunk or meat of any kind on the table and him/her expect you to eat it.

Answer 10

I am a lacto-ovo vege, not a vegan, which means I use animal by-products such as milk, eggs & cheese. I did not do it because of the animals but strictly for health reasons. I still use leather. :) My husband was not. I raised my children on that diet.

My fiance is not a vege & I don't force my belief on him anymore than he does me. I cook meat dishes for him, and he eats salads & some of the vege dishes I cook for myself. Just requires a little more meal planning & cooking.