Should your spouse keep the same dietary preferences as you? It can be hard to eat together as a family if you all have different needs. But this is part of what it means to be a family. You make compromises for each other. But if one of you has a strict preference or need, …
Seguir leyendo Vegetarian wife of 6 years constantly complains that husband eats meat despite him going out of his way to make separate meals: ‘I make dinner 6 out of 7 days a week’
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Entitled friend brings vegetarian cousin to dinner with one hour’s notice, then demands host make him a separate meal: ‘The whole dinner went bad after that’
When an unexpected plus-one comes with unexpected dietary demands. Hosting dinner already means planning, shopping, cooking, and hoping everyone enjoys themselves. This host thought she had everything covered until a friend announced a last-minute guest who happened to be vegetarian. With no warning and a full meal already prepared, she refused to cook again, but …
Seguir leyendo Entitled friend brings vegetarian cousin to dinner with one hour’s notice, then demands host make him a separate meal: ‘The whole dinner went bad after that’
25+ Vegetarian Memes for Folks Who Prefer a Bean Burger
Who needs meat when you’ve got swag? Some of the swaggiest people I know are plant-based. Coincidence? I think not. If you’re a person who doesn’t eat meat, then you probably have to think about your food intake day to day, and maybe it makes you a little more mindful. You’re creative with your meals, …
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Mom allows her 13-year-old daughter’s 12-year-old vegetarian friend to eat meat at a sleepover, against her parents’ wishes: ‘Her friend is very meat-curious, and always asks to try it.’
Should a parent be allowed to force their dietary restrictions on their child? Parents have always decided what their kids eat. It’s not as if kids are the ones going to the grocery store and deciding exactly what to cook for dinner every night! They are always at their parents’ mercy. If their parents think …
Seguir leyendo Mom allows her 13-year-old daughter’s 12-year-old vegetarian friend to eat meat at a sleepover, against her parents’ wishes: ‘Her friend is very meat-curious, and always asks to try it.’
Mother-in-law sneaks meat into vegetarian daughter-in-law’s meals, her 29-year-old boyfriend refuses to stick up for her: ‘That’s not a misunderstanding, that’s sabotage’
Everyone is allowed to have their own dietary preferences, whether you like them or not. They’re allowed to eat what they want to, and that includes when they’re at your house. You don’t have to accommodate them, but… it would be nice to. If you care about them and want to have them in your …
Seguir leyendo Mother-in-law sneaks meat into vegetarian daughter-in-law’s meals, her 29-year-old boyfriend refuses to stick up for her: ‘That’s not a misunderstanding, that’s sabotage’
24-year-old adds bone broth to meat-allergic friend’s meal, claims he ‘didn’t think she was really vegetarian’ after she immediately gets sick: ‘The group chat is in shambles’
Cooking for other people can be stressful. When I’m cooking for myself, I don’t have a care in the world. If it’s gross, who cares? I’m the one who has to eat it, so I’m only disappointing myself. Plus, if I’m the tiniest bit lax with food safety (aka using yogurt that’s a couple of …
Seguir leyendo 24-year-old adds bone broth to meat-allergic friend’s meal, claims he ‘didn’t think she was really vegetarian’ after she immediately gets sick: ‘The group chat is in shambles’
Entitled sister left with a $700 check after demanding her vegetarian brother foot the bill for her 12-person steakhouse reservation, he immediately bails: ‘She just wanted a free fancy meal’
Family dinner comes with a lot of strings attached. And when it comes to siblings–you know, the kind who get along just fine but will always measure their half of the sandwich with a fine-tuned ruler–dinner reservations are never as simple as they should be. Granted, planning any restaurant outing with more than 4 people …
Seguir leyendo Entitled sister left with a $700 check after demanding her vegetarian brother foot the bill for her 12-person steakhouse reservation, he immediately bails: ‘She just wanted a free fancy meal’
Extended family sneaks bacon grease and other meats into their teenage vegetarian family member’s meals for years, claim it was for her own good: ‘They kept smiling and giggling about it, so it felt like more of a joke’
Meat eaters can be so weird about vegetarians. I say that as someone who eats all types of meat all the time. I couldn’t imagine my life without fried chicken and cured salami, but I don’t have anything against people making healthier choices than I do. There is no shortage of meat eaters who have …
Seguir leyendo Extended family sneaks bacon grease and other meats into their teenage vegetarian family member’s meals for years, claim it was for her own good: ‘They kept smiling and giggling about it, so it felt like more of a joke’
Deceptive family sneaks meat into vegetarian’s meals without telling her, refuse to apologize years later: ‘They actually did this to humiliate her’
Everyone is allowed to do whatever they want with their diet. It’s your body, so you get to choose what you put in it and what you don’t. Sure, we all might have to make compromises when we’re eating at someone else’s house or traveling to another country, but ultimately the only person in charge …
Seguir leyendo Deceptive family sneaks meat into vegetarian’s meals without telling her, refuse to apologize years later: ‘They actually did this to humiliate her’
Entitled tourist faces backlash complaining after about Japanese restaurant sign telling customers there are no vegan options or takeout: ‘They are under no obligation to accommodate you’
Being a tourist can be a tricky balance to get right. While you may want to experience the very best of what your vacation destination may have to offer, being respectful is important—especially if the locals are sick and tired of the tourism industry and its downsides. In some places, simply having basic manners will …
Seguir leyendo Entitled tourist faces backlash complaining after about Japanese restaurant sign telling customers there are no vegan options or takeout: ‘They are under no obligation to accommodate you’