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Diet doesn’t seem like it should be a deal breaker in a relationship. And for most couples, it doesn’t have to be. If one person is a health nut and the other needs to melt cheese on his broccoli to stand the stuff, both individuals can usually find some middle ground, and certainly a restaurant for date night. But if you’re a vegan who is dating a meat-eater, you’ll be surprised how often your differences in food choices affect your relationship. When people say that veganism is a lifestyle, they aren’t joking. We live in a meat-eating world, so when you’re a vegan, a lot of activities become complicated, and some destinations even become off-limits. When you add a meat-eating boyfriend to the mix, things get a whole lot more complicated. Here are moments you can expect as a vegan dating a meat-eater.
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You’re often told to bring your own food
His friends and family often remind him that you should bring your own food to the bbq because they’re making meat. You partially appreciate that they remembered, and are partially offended that they can’t just pick up a little tofu.
