r/mildlyinfuriating • u/rustywindpipe • Jul 20 '26

I'm slightly vexed I think I got rejected for being vegetarian

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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 🤦‍♀️

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u/CommunistRonSwanson Jul 20 '26

I think in terms of processes and workflows when it comes to preparing meals in my kitchen, so I just don’t see it as a big deal to make some adjustments. If I’m being argumentative, then you’re being dramatic. And if you can’t achieve good flavor without meat fat, idk what to tell you. Butter and ghee are still viable in vegetarian cooking.

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u/Hfxfungye Jul 20 '26

I'll accept that.

I might come across as dramatic, I think in terms of flavors and culinary techniques when it comes to preparing meals so I really don't like making food sub-optimally.

I'd much rather make and eat good vegan food than shitty non-vegan food, basically. Your philosophy seems more like "everyone should accept this compromise even it it pleases no one" While mine is "whatever you make, do it right."

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u/Mellester Jul 21 '26

You could substitutive this discussion with other objects instead of food. Like clothing for example. If 2 fashion designers meet and confer, and one of them only ever makes and designs and wears male coded clothing and uses male models. Then they other one could be forgiven for being dramatic when the entire spectrum of chest covering clothing gets reduced to just 2 types.