vegetarians:how do you feel when you see someone eating meat?do you have friends that eat meat?

Question

how do you feel when you see other people eating animals?do you do something about it? oh!and another thing... do you think that a vegetarian could marry a meat eater?


JUST WOULD LOVE TO KNOW YOUR OPINION.NO INSULTS PLEASE...

Answer 1

when i see someone eating meat, which is a lot, i feel like it'd be great if they didn't do so, but it's their choice. most of our nation eats meat and yelling at them to go eat a veggie burger instead of a big mac won't do any good. so no, i don't do something about it. i only have one vegetarian friend, but she's an old friend i don't talk to that much.
as long as they respect my diet, i'll respect theirs.
my whole family eats meat and don't support me with my vegetarianism as much as i'd like and are always trying to find a problem with it. i've learned to deal with it, because i know that i'm not going to change them. however, i do encourage them to try my meat-free meals.

i would marry an omnivore as long as he would be willing to make some compromises and respect my decision to not eat meat.
unlike some people i know that go "ohh this poor cow tastes soo nice", "get the chicken! just onceee"

Answer 2

I have been a vegetarian for 5 years, and i only know 2 other vegetarians, my boyfriend is not one. I have also been dating him for 5 years. We do plan to get married! And i do not think there is anything wrong with him eating meat, nor anyone else. Vegetarians that act above meat eaters, etc. Give the rest of us BAD REPS! I think it is ridiculous to not like someone, or to critisize someone for eating meat, it is a personal decision! People should just be able to eat meat, or to not eat meat, what ever they want, and no one should make a big old deal out of it! I am sick of getting crap for being a vegetarian, and I sure would not do that to someone for eating meat!

Answer 3

There are many vegetarians married to meat eaters out there. Personally, as a non-animal eater, I would not marry someone who is a meat eater simply because I love food and it's a big part of my life. I find that eating animals goes against intelligent thought and good morals.

Most of my friends eat meat. Apparently, by their own omission, most know it's not really good for them, but they eat it anyway. They will also eat lots of other things they know are not good for them too. Some people I know also smoke and drink alcoholic beverages etc. and they know it's not good for them too... but they do it anyway. Why would someone knowingly do something to harm themselves? I really have no idea. I suppose they are self abusive or have some inner problems of some sort. Hey, many people out there kill themselves everyday, others don't have the courage and choose to do it in a slower torturous manner. I don't know, humans are weird. Too smart for their own good perhaps and become self destructive as a result.

I ignore others I see eating junk-foods/animal foods etc. I only bother my best friend about it and try to get him to eat better because he's like my brother and we know each other very well. So he knows I'm not some kind of weirdo hippie fanatic or whatever.

Answer 4

I'm a vegetarian married to an omnivore. It's a mixed marriage. We generally don't have meat or eggs in the house, but she will often order meat at restaurants. Thanksgiving is the only exception when there is a turkey (along with lots of non-animal food).

Life would be easier and probably happier if my spouse were a vegetarian, but rejecting 95% of all potential girlfriends didn't seem to make sense. Not enough veg women in the world.

I know that most people eat meat and always will. We all make our own choices and we all have to live together.

Answer 5

So I've been a vegetarian for a year. At the beginning I was totally fine being around meat. But now pork and beef just make me nauseas (sp?). I like don't judge meat-eaters (almost all of my friends and family are veg.), but it's really starting to gross me out.

Answer 6

It doesn't bother me at all. Diet is everyone's choice.

I think a vegetarian COULD marry a meat eater, if they both respected each other's choices, and were okay with making two entrees each meal. As long as the cook knew what they were getting themself into, I think it could work fine.

I personally wouldn't want to marry a meat eater because I tend to be a "follower" and not a very strong-willed person.. so I don't like to give myself undue temptation. And I have NO idea how to cook meat LOL...

Yes, call me old-fashioned, but when I get married I would think it's my job to cook for my husband.

Answer 7

When I first became vegan, I was extremely repulsed by anything that wasn't vegan. I'll admit, I was one of the ones going around saying 'don't you feel guilty about murdering an innocent life?!?' and making grossed out faces at people's plates.

Once the shock of what happens behind closed doors at the meat, dairy, and egg industries wore off, though, I stopped. It still grosses me out, but I don't bash other people for doing it, because I can't stand it when people tell me 'one slice of cheesecake isn't going to kill you!' Also, no ones going to want to research veganism after you insult them. Honestly, I don't believe it is as simple as someones 'choice' to eat meat, just as I don't believe its someones choice to murder another human. But I do respect that not everyone values animal's lives as much as I do.

As for marrying a meat eater... I couldn't do it. Dating a meat eater is fine by me, but I wouldn't be able to be with someone that didn't value animal's lives.

Answer 8

I think a persons diet is their business and theirs alone. I don't care if my friends or family eat meat... and they do. Over the years, several of my friends have joined me into vegetarianism, but that was their choice, and it was never something I asked them to do.

I would help my mother cook dinner when I was a teenager, but I wouldn't go anywhere near the meat. I didn't see why I had to touch squishy dead things that I didn't intend to enjoy. So she asked me what I'd do when I got married. Would I have to marry a vegetarian? I said no, and I still say no. I'm the type of vegetarian that can live with carnivores, no problem. But that man is making his own damn Thanksgiving turkey.

Answer 9

As a meat eater, I don’t criticize people for being vegetarian/vegan, and I expect no less from them in return. I met so many vegs while at university, and I found it utterly amazing how rude some of them could be – referring to meat on their friends’ plates as “flesh” or “carcass”. Well, you’re not the one eating it, so shut up! I admit it goes both ways – I’ve seen meat-eaters equally critical about what they saw on they’re veggie friends’ plates. It just all boils down to respect.

I definitely think it is possible for a veggie and a meat-eater to be married. It happens quite frequently.

Answer 10

It nauseates me to see others eating meat, and I wonder if they go home to their fluffy puppies and kitties and never think twice about their hypocrisy.

I don't have friends that eat meat, I think friendships should be between individuals with similar moral standards, so of coruse I could NEVER marry a meateater! All my friends are at least vegetarians, and my boyfriend, family, and myself are vegan, so it's not too much of a problem.