This question came to me on private message, thought I would share…
Question:
Is it wrong of me to push veganism on my boyfriend?
I don’t think I can be with a meat eater. It makes me feel so bad, but I just don’t think I can do it…
I agree, that would be tough one, especially if you both began on the same page & you were the one to stop eating meat during your relationship…If It were myself I would just be honest… you are not wrong with your position in life, it’s no longer a secret that meat & animal product consumption harms animals, takes a toll on our planet/resources and harms our health to such a degree that you simply cannot turn a blind eye to it…you are looking out for your future, the future of our planet and any potential children you may have in the future… meat eating & animal products degenerate the body, they create acids and cause calcium loss within which leads to serious health issues such as parathyroid issues, kidney & adrenal issues, malabsorption issues, etc …. If you are focusing on foods from the plant world, & he is ingesting meats & animal products, you will drift further apart the more time passes…Just the smells of the flesh cooking becomes very offensive the cleaner your body & mind become…Most likely overtime, he will experience health issues and his dietary choices will take a toll on his health, he may become dependent on pharmaceuticals or worse, become a financial burden which can tear families apart… If you are wanting children in your future, you have to consider the health of his seed if you are looking at creating the healthy children…
We need to consider the bigger picture complete with many aspects…for myself I wouldn’t focus on veganism or asking him to become a “vegan” as this word can scare people off & can seem like a religion to outsiders, it implies that you are only changing for the animals which is an amazing reason, however, it does not encompass all aspects (the health aspect)- I am not saying Veganism is wrong by any means, but there are many assumptions and presumptions attached to the Vegan word…I would focus on the health aspects because you cannot deny that animal products are unhealthy and when one can understand this, one becomes “vegan” naturally without making a point of it…. When one truly cares for their own body, animal products are not included in the equation because it’s an impossibility to obtain health while still consuming animal products ….
maybe write him a letter explaining the effects that meat consumption & animal products have on the body… I can send you what notes & authors I have to support these truths regarding the detrimental effects animal products have on the body… you have a right to protect your future, the future of our planet & its inhabitants… you have a right to voice your opinion when something someone else is doing is going to affect your life or the overall health of our planet in a negative way… now I’m not saying to cut him out of your life immediately, I know nothing of your circumstances, but give him a little space & time to think, to decide if he’s willing to change & help guide him along by making him healthier foods & providing support & recipes… Simple food swap ideas are amazing for people just starting out and show him videos and photos of all those amazing vegan/fruitarian athletes…it’s difficult to eliminate everything overnight, most of us have been there, but if he’s willing to change then he’s worth a little effort on your part… it’s a lot to take but luckily we are at a time now where Veganism, Raw Food eating, Fruitarianism or plant based eating isn’t such a drastic change to adopt anymore, more and more people are opting to heal and to change… It’s hard to wake up one day to find out that what we’ve been taught surrounding diet & many of our daily habits are harming our health & the health of the planet as a whole…If it were me, I would provide as much information as possible & explain what you want in a partner, it’s nothing personal, it just is…. things will work out as they are meant to if you are upfront, honest & sincere… 🍓
Not everyone is meant to change, but that doesn’t mean that we must hang around to witness the degeneration & pain of those who are not willing to change…we all have choices…
#Mariah 🍓 Heal Thy Self
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