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I would not do that, I would feel like the rest of my food is contaminated by liquid coming from the meat.
Just like believing Jews don't eat food that is not kosher in their view, which, let's face it, is also rather subjective. Still, nobody makes fun of Jews eating kosher food. Nobody says they are intolerant. Why is that?
I think people are more tolerant of food practices that are mandated by Religion.
I don't have any particular aversion to meat or any moral obligation against eating meat. It is a practical matter with me. Meat is pretty low on my scale when it comes to nutritious foods. The trade off between calories, fat, cholesterol, cost, time of preparation, to the nutrition it offers is not worth the aggravation.
I'm sorry, but even a lot of vegetarian will avoid you once they find out this issue is such a deal breaker. Trying to control what your partner eats, valuing that more than the some total of who they are, suggests and extremely intolerant, controlling personality. They're going to wonder what else about them you are going to end up trying to control.
You would think, but it's not the case. At least not ime. My husband gave up mammals for 10 years in order to be with me. I didn't put a gun to his head and told him to stop eating meat. I just let him know that it was not something I was willing to deal with. So, he compromised to pesci and did it for a long time. That dedication impressed me to no end. Now that I'm pregnant, and will not raise my child veg (but minimal meat consumption), he's off the wagon.
I love vegetables, fruit, pasta...all grains. I also eat a little meat. I have two grown children whose vegetarian cooking I enjoy very much. If I have anything against vegetarians, it's the attitude of extremists who impose their own personal preferences on me as if they were universal absolutes.
How are vegetarians trying to impose their views upon you?
I hope you are not referring to me as you would be completely wrong. My not accepting a non-vegetarian spouse is perfectly OK. It makes sense to stress compatibility (just think of possible children and how to raise them when parents completely disagree on something that requires a decision such as nutrition or religion). If I said I wanted a funny and cheerful spouse, would it make sense for a serious and grumpy person to say I wanted to control the way they feel and think?
I don't think there are any good "natural" ways to meet other vegetarians, unless there is a local group of some sort (as someone suggested, on meetup, for example). I have met and dated many vegetarians, though it was more coincidence than intention - I wasn't vegetarian, though I have tried it for a while. I suggest online dating, and if there is no option to select dietary preferences, put something like "Seeking Vegetarians" in your profile title.
I'm not sure if it is that important that a person you spend time with has the same eating habits as you do as long as they are understanding of your desires. It might be a way to meet the perfect person by finding some one who respects your dietary choice. I know plenty of vegetarians who I don't spend a lot of time with because of one thing or another about them.
If you had a peanut allergy would you only date people who would swear off peanuts?
I'm not sure if it is that important that a person you spend time with has the same eating habits as you do as long as they are understanding of your desires. It might be a way to meet the perfect person by finding some one who respects your dietary choice. I know plenty of vegetarians who I don't spend a lot of time with because of one thing or another about them.
If you had a peanut allergy would you only date people who would swear off peanuts?
If I chose to have a peanut allergy for moral reasons, yes
What if a person was a vegan but not for moral reasons.?
Well, it was just an example, why else would someone be vegan but for moral reasons?
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