Different Eating Habits

[adreamerforme.livejournal.com]

I have a really serious question that deals with a issue my system is currently dealing with.

How do you deal with making everyone happy in their different eating habits?

I am personaly Vegetarian.... and one of the others in the system is Vegan. She spends a lot of time out, so it's slowly becoming an issue as she has some serious emotions behind eating/using animal products/biproducts (She said it's difiling our ancestors.... or something like that).

I don't want to infringe on her space, but it's very hard for me to eat Vegan, honestly. I <3 Milk chocolate, ice cream... and all those naughty, diary-containing items. (I don't much care about eggs, except french toast)

As well... our parents aren't even Vegetarian, and neither are many of our friends. I cannot really make that leap past vegetarian, as it's very hard to eat that way in this household - expecialy considering we're often low on fruit except apples... unless we press the subject.



How should I sort out this problem? Try to explain to her that we're going to eat our way, even though I'd be as equaly offended if say... one of us picked up a big fat stake and started chowing down on it (I actualy don't think that's an issue... though I don't know what Lala's preference on food is... honestly......). Do I try to just keep it on a 'who's out' basis?

I really, honestly don't know what to do. Any advise is helpful.

Comments

[gryphons.livejournal.com]

Um.. we sorta came to a compromise.. We're mostly strict carnivores.. but there are a few vegetarians in here.. Vegetarians get their meals.. or get the salad/appetizers if we're eating at a buffet.. then we take a break and then those of us with less .. strict dietary requirements get what we want.. it's taken a loooooong discussion to set this up.. but it works for us..

[adreamerforme.livejournal.com]

Oi, sounds complicated.

We'll have to discuss it though. Might be something to try *(nods)*.

[gryphons.livejournal.com]

well your situation is slightly complicated by living with other people/parents...

there's also the option of having smaller meals throughout the day.. like a salad, some fruit, and having some things like tofutti or bars that meet different dietary needs.