Dating a non vegan

Can vegans date non-vegans?

During my time in vegan-internet-land, I’ve encountered the topic of vegans dating non-vegans on a few occasions. There’s a wide spectrum of opinion on this one, ranging from those who could never conceive of being in a relationship with a non-vegan (ew, meat breath, ew) to people who can’t fathom why this would ever be an issue.

Is it possible to be in a relationship with a non-vegan?

There’s a wide spectrum of opinion on this one, ranging from those who could never conceive of being in a relationship with a non-vegan (ew, meat breath, ew) to people who can’t fathom why this would ever be an issue. It’s evidently something that we have a lot of feelings about.

Is not being vegan a deal-breaker for dating?

While not being vegan is a deal-breaker for some, it’s not for others. And that’s probably a good thing, meaning that we can expand awareness and understanding of veganism wider than if we only dated vegans. But don’t let anyone tell you that you should use your dating life as a means of vegan activism – frankly, that’s just creepy.

How do I convince my partner to go vegan?

Chat to your partner – if it’s important to you, you should be able to come up with a solution together. If your partner shows no desire to ever go vegan, the key to a happy relationship will be respect. Clearly, if your partner mocks you for being vegan, or brings it up in a derogatory way in company, this isn’t OK.

Can vegans and non-vegans fall in love?

Some couples become vegan together. Some vegan singles meet and revel in their shared philosophy and lifestyle. Some vegans would never choose to date non-vegans, and some non-vegans would never choose to date vegans. Fairly often, however, there are cases where vegans and non-vegans fall in love.

What to do on a date with a vegan?

If you are going to a vegan restaurant or dinner party, be very thankful you have an open-minded and adventurous date and offer to help your omni mate decipher various items on the menu. Try making comparisons to other things they enjoy eating.

Is it OK to be a vegan in a relationship?

If your partner shows no desire to ever go vegan, the key to a happy relationship will be respect. Clearly, if your partner mocks you for being vegan, or brings it up in a derogatory way in company, this isn’t OK. In my internet-trawling I’ve seen a lot of comments from vegans (exclusively women) who are vegan but cook meat for their partners.

Is not being vegan a deal-breaker for dating?

While not being vegan is a deal-breaker for some, it’s not for others. And that’s probably a good thing, meaning that we can expand awareness and understanding of veganism wider than if we only dated vegans. But don’t let anyone tell you that you should use your dating life as a means of vegan activism – frankly, that’s just creepy.

How did you convince your boyfriend to become a vegan?

I specifically took my boyfriend to a restaurant with great vegan burgers because that was one of his favourite meals and I wanted to show him that he could still have burgers. Its also important to note that I never pushed him too hard towards becoming vegan or got angry with him for eating animal products.

How can we get more people to go vegan?

But by being open to having conversations and offering people the chance to try something new, like a new vegan restaurant, product or recipe, is the way to get peoples minds to open. While still respecting that everyones opinions, cultures and preferences are different and the conversations should be done in a peaceful manner.

What is it like to be a vegan nutritionist?

As a vegan nutritionist, I often focus on the health aspects. Many people are unaware that you can thrive on a plant-based diet and you dont need animal products to be healthy. The evidence that plant-based diets are most protective against chronic disease is very strong, if not overwhelming.

What do you think about vegan food?

Some people think that vegan food is just plain fruits and vegetables, but the options are really endless! I specifically took my boyfriend to a restaurant with great vegan burgers because that was one of his favourite meals and I wanted to show him that he could still have burgers.