Vegetarians: Would you ever date a guy/girl who ate animals?...?

Question

What if you totally were into this one guy/girl, And (s)he liked you and what not... Would you date/kiss him/her?

Wouldn't it feel awkward/"immoral" to your beliefs, or "Dirty"?
Eh.. The whole Dilemma seems a bit stressful for me. :\

Yeah. As for you guys and your snotty remarks, save it. :\ Cows don't taste good, and I don't have a problem. It was a question. :l I'm not dating anyone. Jeez.

Jessica, you have a great point. [:

Susan has a good perspective, too. x]

Great point, Jenna. [: Btw, My name's Jenna, too. ;D

Awe, That's cute, cakin <3 [:

Uh. Yeah, Some of you are a little offside. :\
When I mean "Dirty" I mean, If you ever kissed someone who consumed animals, wouldn't that bother you? Because Animal flesh was in their mouthes.. and right after, you would have kissed them.

Answer 1

If I was single, I might date someone who ate meat *if* he was open-minded about my being veg & if he had other qualities that I admire. Yes, it would be a kind of dilemma b/c eting meat doesn't seem ethical to me, but I realize that I'm living in a strongly flesh-oriented culture.
When I 1st went veg I was involved with a non-veg who didn't really understand *why* I quit eating meat, but whenever we had a meal together he'd avoid meat also. That relationship didn't last for a number of reasons & most of the guys I knew were meat-eaters. Some of them *totally* didn't understand why I didn't eat meat & thought it was funny to phone me to describe their dinners so I'd know what I was "missing"!
My SO was a meat-eater when we got together, but he's really open-minded & I told him what he eats is up to him but don't expect me to cook meat for anyone. He likes my cooking, enjoys some of my favorite veg dishes when we go out & he gradually stopped eating meat during our 1st year together.

Answer 2

What, you meet a fantastic omnivore, who's good looking, respectful, smart, all the things you're looking for - and you won't date him (or her) because they eat meat once in a while? I just can't see that as being realistic.

I've never dated a vegetarian. Not when I was even a vegan. There aren't that many male vegetarians around, and besides, I'd like to keep my dating options open. I'm not looking to date someone who's identical to me - and I think it shows a lot about a person's character to see how they act towards veggies.

My sister, who's a strict lacto-veg, has a boyfriend who loves steak - but makes her beautiful veggie food and stands up for her when she visits his fisherman relatives.

My SO, who used to be a big meat eater, eats meat at lunchtime, away from me, but only a few times a week for dinner. He won't give me a kiss until he brushes his teeth, and takes me out to vegetarian restaurants he's heard great reviews about.

I think that says a lot about my SO's character, and I'm sure I'd be much less happy if I confined my dating to only veg*ns.

Answer 3

I have never dated a vegetarian. I married (and divorced) a meat eater and am currently involved with a meat eater. All the men in my life have been respectful of my veg*nism and that's all I expect. Because I do most of the cooking, my boyfriend is largely vegan at home and is fine with that. It doesn't make me feel "immoral" or "dirty" because it is THEIR choice for THEIR bodies/souls.

Answer 4

It hasn't been a problem for my boyfriend and I. We have had the discussion about what I think of it, and I don't cook it for him. He will occasionally pick up some meat for himself, but we live in a mostly vegetarian house (mostly because I do the cooking and he is not demanding that every meal have meat in it). We haven't figured out what to do with potential kids yet, but it doesn't stop our relationship. Mostly, I've taken the position that he can eat it if he wants, but I won't be involved in it.

Answer 5

That's an individual decision. I've dated mostly omnis. I've had one l/o vegetarian friend (went veg after we met) and dated one vegan.
I'm not looking to date now, so it's not an issue currently. I do have to admit that it was nice dating a vegan & is definitely preferred now. Not because of the "gross" factor, but it'd be nice to be with someone who shares the same feelings on cruelty & trying to avoid supporting it.

Answer 6

My boyfriend eats meat but it doesn't get in the way of our relationship. He supports my decision and he will try some of the vegetarian foods I make and even likes them but he still likes certain meat products. I don't try to pressure him because I feel you get better results by just showing a positive outlook and personality.

Answer 7

i've been a vegetarian for 9 years now and i've dated 4 non-vegetarians and only one vegetarian. it's not really awkward. just because i choose not to eat meat doesn't mean i can force others to do the same. i do wish that we shared it in common, but i don't base our love on that. it's like couples with different political views.

Answer 8

well most people i know are veggies and your right cows used to taste good to me but now i feel very sorry for them poor gentle creatures didnt do anything bad and what is their destiny?? mc donalds i wouldnt date a meat eater im sorry but it will just make me feel weird but then again love has no barriers..sorry i really dont have a straight answer :(

Answer 9

i've been a veggie for twelve years now and am married to a non veggie (meat/animal eater). i was attracted to him and am still attracted to him regardless of his dietary preference. although it would be easier for the both of us if we were either both veggies or both meat eaters, we still manage. we cook together and then he adds meat or a meat side dish to whatever he is eating. he actually has been eating alot less meat since we got married and began living together but i know he will never be veggie and i am willing to live with that given all of the other areas that we are compatible in.
love is blind as they say, to many things. although i still remain strong in my vegetarianism, i love my hubby, meat eating and all.

Answer 10

No way. Sorry but if someone eats meat then I would consider that an irreconcilable difference in morals.