21. I am the one with the restrictive diet (gluten-free due to celiac disease). For almost a year after my diagnosis,I found it difficult to date. I was often afraid of being mistaken for "picky" or "weird". Then I met the love of my life and began cooking some really special gourmet meals for us. In the end, I think HE has learned to appreciate a wider variety of foods (polenta, quinoa, etc) and I have learned that eating gluten free doesn't have to be so restrictive. I've discovered how to make gluten-free versions of some of his favorites that we can enjoy together (chicken parm, lasagna)

In any relationship, it's important to have similar tastes and outlooks... so I can see where someone who is vegan for moral reasons might have trouble dating a meat-and-potatoes type. I also think that judging a date based only on their diet could lead to some missed opportunities for growth.

Posted at 6:41AM on Feb 12th 2007 by GwenRN

22. I am a vegetarian since 1988 but I do eat milk items. I am very tolerant and have dated gentlemen who DO eat meat/poultry/fish, and am very tolerant. Most of my boyfriends have been good with my food preferences, except this one guy who kept asking me to taste steak when he ordered it in a restaurant.
I am always willing to try new foods (providing they're vegger-friendly. Would like to someday try sea beans and cactus branches, given the opportunity) and scan the produce aisle for yummy new delicacies to enjoy.
If a man doesn't want to date me strictly because of my culinary leanings, then his loss, and I will know that that particular fellow is not my Heart's True Hero.

Posted at 11:02AM on Feb 24th 2007 by Sparkina

23. I am a serious foodie, cook and adventuresome eater. I can NOT be with someone who is a picky eater by choice (not medical reasons). It plays such a large part of my enjoyment of life, that I'd end up miserable in th end if I stayed with someone like that.

You know folks, life is easier if you choose someone compatible. You increase by many-fold the chances of the relationship lasting long term if you eliminate lifestyle differences, especially if they are as fundamental as the food you eat everyday.

Posted at 10:52PM on Feb 26th 2007 by malarkey

24. Well, I certainly do hope that Greg is representative of the general view as I have just come off eggs and diary and am fearful that this might cramp my style.

Posted at 10:20AM on Mar 2nd 2007 by david