My partner eats meat, and his whole family eat meat. My whole family except for my brother are vegetarian. Now I am reminded a few times by my partner what I’m missing out on but when I go to his house the veggie options are not the options I get when we have Indian food. I like to take him to restaurants and show him what he’s missing out on No plans to turn him vegetarian I just want him to enjoy the food better.
On a side note, should I offer to take my own food with me to the Christmas meal at his parents? (obviously for everyone but I feel bad they are making food especially for me.)
I would balance it out. Bring one of your special favorites to share, but also have some of theirs.
Don’t worry that they may not have made the vegetarian dish without your influence. Rather, I see it as a mode of respect that they respect your values and include you.
I’m slowly trying to eat less meat, because of the environment, and other issues. I’ve been adding more tofu to my diet. Extra firm is my favourite. But I don’t think I’d hold a grudge against others. We need to do it with grace. Many of use are raised to eat meat at a young age, so we get used to the taste. It’s hard to give up. But I remember being eight or nine, and my mom explained to me what I was eating—a dead cow’s body (I know, it’s pretty old not to understand that, but I really didn’t understand until that day). I was horrified, but I didn’t feel I had a choice at the time.
I was vegetarian for six years in my late teens, early 20s. I made myself sick, because I didn’t do it properly. I want to try it again, but I’m so tired all the time, I don’t think I could do proper meal planning. But I can definitely cut back by adding more tofu and veggies.
On a side note, should I offer to take my own food with me to the Christmas meal at his parents?
It wouldn’t hurt to ask first, just so they know to keep space on the table.
No plans to turn him vegetarian I just want him to enjoy the food better.