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Enjoying adelicious mealwith someone you love feels incredibly special.
It is entirely possible for meat eaters and vegetarians to be in happy relationships, the expert says.
Like with anything else in relationships, mutual respect, communication and understanding are critical.
There are a few key factors that influence how people can make this work.
So like with any change, adaptations and compromises are needed.
Equally, they may not even want to see meat in the house or fridge.
We have all been conditioned in our society to see animals as food.
Vegetarian can be a dietary choice, but often, it is underpinned by deeper convictions.
It is important that the couple communicate preferences around shared spaces such as the fridge and use of utensils.
So what can couples do to deal with the possible conflicts that might arise from their different diets?
Understand where each others boundaries and compromises are, the expert says.
So many cuisines naturally lean into more vegetarian such as Indian, Mediterranean and Ethiopian.
We know of other examples where the non-vegetarian partner eats veggie at home but non-veggie when out.
before kissing their veggie partner can be a sign of respect.
Not every vegetarian is bothered by this, so its important to talk openly about your individual preferences.
It is really important for the vegetarian to educate without preaching.
Finally,Deirdra says its always important to learn about and be interested in your partner.
Dont be defensive or lecture.
Its also beneficial to the meat eater in terms of their health to introduce more veggies into their diet.
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