Can you tell you're not compatible with people because of their food choices? (dating, marry)

[xxbabeechick]

I can (Trimac's thread about veggie haters inspired me).

If someone on a date for instance, orders a med well burger with American cheese, no lettuce, onion or tomato, I know it won't work.

If someone won't do ethnic cuisines, like Thai, Indian, etc. on a date, then I know it won't work.

If someone's idea of a good meal is chicken fingers, then I know it won't work.

If someone says they point blank never eat vegetables, then I know it won't work.

[howdydoody342]

Originally Posted by xxbabeechick

I can (Trimac's thread about veggie haters inspired me).

If someone on a date for instance, orders a med well burger with American cheese, no lettuce, onion or tomato, I know it won't work.

If someone won't do ethnic cuisines, like Thai, Indian, etc. on a date, then I know it won't work.

If someone's idea of a good meal is chicken fingers, then I know it won't work.

If someone says they point blank never eat vegetables, then I know it won't work.

if someone doesnt like sushi then i know it wont work

[fleetiebelle]

I have a friend who's a foodie, and for a while she was dating a guy who, while perfectly nice in every other way, just wasn't a food guy. My friend loves trying new restaurants and cooking elaborate recipes, and he was a unadventurous eater. He thought a lot of what she cooked was weird, and would try to order a cheeseburger no matter where they went to eat. Eventually they split, and their food incompatibility was part of the reason. She just couldn't be with someone who didn't share that part of her life.

[xxbabeechick]

Originally Posted by fleetiebelle

I have a friend who's a foodie, and for a while she was dating a guy who, while perfectly nice in every other way, just wasn't a food guy. My friend loves trying new restaurants and cooking elaborate recipes, and he was a unadventurous eater. He thought a lot of what she cooked was weird, and would try to order a cheeseburger no matter where they went to eat. Eventually they split, and their food incompatibility was part of the reason. She just couldn't be with someone who didn't share that part of her life.

Yes, I could see this. I'm a vegetarian, and a foodie. While I don't mind dating guys who eat meat, someone who won't go with me to a vegan restaurant then a curryhouse the next day I feel isn't my soulmate. I love going out to eat and I love food. I like having my palate challenged. I went on a date with a guy whose favorite restaurant was Applebee's, and I never saw him again lol.

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by xxbabeechick

I like having my palate challenged.

It beats me why people like to have their palates "challenged"... I prefer to have mine pleased.

[Cantabridgienne]

Honestly, yes. I work in the restaurant industry. I dabble in food writing. I love to cook. Someone with a limited palate or who doesn't appreciate food probably isn't for me (luckily, I ended up falling in love with a chef!).

[Kansarado]

I would prefer the person in question has a healthy diet because it benefits them physically and mentally, but ultimately it's up to them.

When it comes to them cooking for me though, I have certain restrictions when it comes to particular food items.

Anyway, overall, I would say not really.

I know that's inconclusive, but I don't really see how this is an issue unless you're refering to what restaurants you decide to go to as a couple.

[Checkered24]

I could see where extreme differences in diet would create a significant incompatability. It depends to the extend of the food differences.

Not liking some things I like would not be a big issue. Not having a diverse palate where I do may not either, if willing to give things a try.

However, having a complely different palate, and an unwillingness to work together to find common food interests would be. (Really, how could you plan meals or go out otherwise?)

[howdydoody342]

would not marry a vegan

[Yzette]

Originally Posted by xxbabeechick

I can (Trimac's thread about veggie haters inspired me).

If someone on a date for instance, orders a med well burger with American cheese, no lettuce, onion or tomato, I know it won't work.

If someone won't do ethnic cuisines, like Thai, Indian, etc. on a date, then I know it won't work.

If someone's idea of a good meal is chicken fingers, then I know it won't work.

If someone says they point blank never eat vegetables, then I know it won't work.

This is exactly what I meant when I say that [URL="http://www.city-data.com/forum/relationships/1485058-you-right-mate.html"]people criticize or dump others over the smallest offenses, for the most superficial reasons[/URL].

I thought this thread was going to be a "grand scheme" thread, like if one person was a health freak and the other lived on McDonald's and never got off the couch, not what someone puts on a hamburger or whether he likes "ethnic" cuisine.

Sorry, Babee, but I can't say I rule people out over such vapid and trivial nonsense.