Do you think it is possible?

Question

For a vegetarian man and an omnivore woman to have a healthy marriage (or vice versa)? What about the kids?

I am looking for serious answers, not jokes.

Answer 1

Hopefully the stooges have gone and the serious answerers can begin.

The correct answer to your question is that yes, it is possible since that describes my life! Our two kids were raised veggie until they were old enough to make their own dietary choices.

'nuff said?

Edit:

Hey Vegan; I used to say the same thing until Cupid played a dirty trick on me with those d*ng arrows.

Answer 2

If the both are able to understand each others choices then everything should be fine. You should not enter into marriage with the thought that you will change the other.
It is not unhealthy to be vegetarian....It is possible to find a healthy medium and decide before hand how you are going to deal with the situation before hand -- before you have kids. It may be confusing for the kids otherwise. I know lots of people where one of the spouse is a vegetarian and the other is non vegetarian. They make comprimises at times....but they never have any problems.

Answer 3

I think depends on why you're a vegetarian/vegan. If you're veggie for health, I don't see why there would be any problems with it. However, if you're like me and veggie for ethical reasons, it would not work. I see the eating of meat as morally reprehensible and socially irresponsible. If a person is aware of the suffering of animals in the meat industry and chooses to ignore it - that shows a weakness of character that stems from arrogance and apathy. I would never be in a relationship with a person like that. Never. I'm with Vegan, I have way too much contempt for meat-eaters to 'love' one of them. Thinking about intimacy with one of those people gives me the chills. I know it's harsh, but greenghost, I don't see how you do it.

Either way, my (adopted) kids will be raised vegan, and if they ever express a desire to eat meat, they're watching factory farming and slaughterhouse videos so that they can make informed choices.

Answer 4

Sure, you just have to work out kitchen policies. I know some people who literally keep two refrigerators and have separate pans (much like in kosher kitchens). Dining out takes off some of the pressure because you are not stuck cooking two meals. I know another couple with the reverse issue (veggie woman, omnivore man) and he agrees that when they cook at home, they both forgo the meat. When the dine out, he takes the opportunity to treat himself to meat. (His cholesterol dropped to a much safer level, by the way and his LDL and triglycerides are much lower.)

As for children, there's no reason they cannot be healthy as vegetarians. If you chose to have a "mixed kitchen" let them choose. If not, they can eat veggie at home and have a choice when dining out.

Answer 5

My omnivorous brother is married to my vegetarian sister-in-law. Their kids are healthy omnivores. My brother went into the marriage kicking and screaming, but had also realized it was better than living without her.

They have been married for 10 years now, he still eats his meat, but not as frequently.

So, yes I believe it is possible, don't preach, but share. Don't push, but assist. your cooking skills can benefit hers, as hers will benefit you.

Answer 6

I am vegetarian and my significant other is a carnivore. We have been happily un-married for over 8 years. It is not a problem as long as you do not make it a problem. Each person needs to understand the others position.
As long as you want to be together than you can be.

Answer 7

Yes (at least thats what the people in these situations tell me), however it would not be possible for me to do so. I will have to marry another Vegan, and we will raise happy healthy Vegan children.

Honestly I don't know how people do it.

Answer 8

You each have to give some. As for the kids, I feel they should make their own choice in the matter

Answer 9

It's possible and happens all the time. I don't understand how people do it, but they do and some people even seem to be happy.

I could never do it, I have too much contempt for those that eat meat.

Answer 10

your dietary choices are just like any other choices you make in life, and the key to a good relationship is respecting differences. as to children, i think that something you need to discuss, and whether it will work or not will depend on why he is vegetarian, and what her beliefs toward it is. i personally think that a child should be started off on a regular omnivore diet, and then allowed the choice. it's way more important with a child to be sure they are eating a balanced diet.