How do y’all deal with non vegans?
I’ve dealt with them since 2014( I was merely vegetarian back then but the struggle wasn’t all that different) and at this point I’m really losing all my patience.
I’ve had the same conversations a million times, had to explain myself again and again, and of course the worst part sitting there and having to watch them eat animal products even though you have given every reason under the sun why they don’t need them.
Dating is one thing- I simply can’t date someone long term who isn’t vegan; exceptionally would be someone who I can get to make the switch. This is not an unreasonable expectation but it’s beginning to stem into all of my relationships.
It’s pushing into my friendships now. No one is willing to even go to a vegan restaurant or they act like babies at the idea of even eating a vegan meal. I’m lucky at least that it is possible to eat vegan at most places but my desire to eat out with them is diminishing and sometimes I genuinely just want to call quits and find new people altogether.
Family is not as big a deal since I don’t have much family anyway but get togethers just suck. Everyone is so picky about their food unwilling to eat anything that’s vegan cuz of their bias and eating together isn’t even an enjoyable experience anymore.
Would appreciate any input or advice. 🙌🏽