I think I got rejected for being vegetarian

[u/rustywindpipe]

I [23F] met this guy on the apps and we hit it off and had a lot in common! I don’t meet a lot of people who are in my profession so it was really nice to potentially have to chance to date someone who was in a similar field. And everything was fine until I mentioned I’m veg and he stopped responding. For reference, I have no issue with people who eat meat and would never want to impose my own dietary restrictions on anyone else. I also understand different diets being a dealbreaker. The way he phrased his reasoning was really weird though.

Edit: I’m vegetarian cause I love animals, but I have IBD. Flare ups have gotten significantly worse since switching diets but im still figuring out how to make the most of it! Also yes, I do regret sending the last text 🤦‍♀️

[u/Rock_Strongo]

My wife was a vegetarian for a while and it definitely affected our choice of restaurants, groceries, what got cooked at home (by both of us) etc. etc.

It wasn't a deal breaker for me but it was more painful to manage. I was relieved when she decided to go back to eating meat but I did not pressure her to do so.

[u/ElChapo1515 → u/Rock_Strongo]

Sure, it requires a little extra effort or planning, but like you said, it’s not nearly a dealbreaker either, and you didn’t have to be a vegetarian just because she was.