I’m just like them, except that I happen to eat a plant-based diet. I find it
much more satisfying to invite them into my world. Instead of relating to
them with the typical coldness, indifference, and social distance that a
world of animal eaters requires to function, I invite them to join me in a
world of warmth, caring, and compassion towards animals. I don’t try to
persuade them to go vegan. I simply connect with the part of them that’s
already vegan, the part that really wants to care more.
If they run screaming for the door, so be it.
Vegan Romance
What about getting into romantic relationships with non-vegans? For a
short-term relationship like a few weeks, I think it’s doable, especially if
you have good reasons for exploring together. I wouldn’t recommend it for
a serious long-term relationship though. I can certainly understand that
people do end up in such relationships, but the unfortunate reality is that
getting into a long-term relationship with a non-vegan will very likely
retard your growth and reduce your overall happiness. For the vegan, such a
relationship becomes a huge trap, leading to a lot of repressed feelings. The
sadness is palpable.