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

[D217]

Originally Posted by Just1Fan

Are you on dope, or dog food? I thought I covered everyone, when I said: "...OR WHOEVER YOUR HEART DESIRES".

Not adding the when I'm totally is a serious problem I am trying to rectify.

[intelfan11315]

Originally Posted by justthe6ofus

Okay here's a stupid question...but when you grill out do you only cook meat with no side dishes? And when you go out to eat does she have to order what you do or can she have her own food preferences?

I'm not a veg (I eat poultry and fish) but I can always find something to eat, even if we go to the swankiest steak place in the city.

Why is it so important that she eat red meat?

We all have what we're looking for with a S.O. Eating meat is a dealbreaker for me now because I have dated a true vegetarian and don't want to again. I have nothing against them, just wouldn't want to date one.

Don't even go there about her "not being allowed to order what she likes"

[WFW&P]

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 critcizes me for what I will or will not eat, I know it won't work.

[*Sixy*]

Originally Posted by burgler09

We all have what we're looking for with a S.O. Eating meat is a dealbreaker for me now because I have dated a true vegetarian and don't want to again. I have nothing against them, just wouldn't want to date one.

Don't even go there about her "not being allowed to order what she likes"

I was just curious. I can understand if they are a millitant veg or vegan but I don't see what the big deal is otherwise.

[*Sixy*]

Originally Posted by WFW&P

If someone critcizes me for what I will or will not eat, I know it won't work.

[ellie]

I'm so flipping glad my SO and I both enjoy the whole art of food. We have that in common. I've dated guys who preferred to drink. Now that's tiresome.

Bottom line: relationships are complex. Food is not a deal breaker, but because everyone must eat, it's good not to struggle with it.

[intelfan11315]

Originally Posted by justthe6ofus

I was just curious. I can understand if they are a millitant veg or vegan but I don't see what the big deal is otherwise.

I believe I stated vegetarian from the start, "eating everything except red meat" does not make you a vegetarian, it makes you a person who prefers to not eat red meat.

[*Sixy*]

Originally Posted by burgler09

I believe I stated vegetarian from the start, "eating everything except red meat" does not make you a vegetarian, it makes you a person who prefers to not eat red meat.

Yes, I understand and never claimed I was a vegetarian. There ARE people who choose to be vegetarian for health reasons and not because they are against animal slaughter for consumption...again, not me.

But I still don't see what the big deal is. When you go out to eat there is typically something for everyone at a decent restaurant.

Like I said, I can see if she is not flexible and pushes her beliefs on you...that would irritate anyone, but if she is happy ordering a vegetable dish why should it matter?

But, to each his own. I guess I would have deal breakers if I were single, but a persons food preferences would be so far down the list it really wouldn't matter.

[cwamjn]

I would never be with somebody that likes Chick-fil-A. That place sucks, and the few people that do like it are obnoxious fan boys.

[D217]

Honestly, I think cooking, eating, and enjoying a meal with your S/O is one of the most enjoyable things in life.