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Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

HopeHoops

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5. Good - evangelism of any sort is a great way to get people to oppose your position.

Reply to Armin-A (Reply #3)

Thu Jan 19, 2012, 08:18 AM

Jan 2012

I'm an ex-smoker, but I rarely get bothered by smoke and I never preach about smoking, but I will offer suggestions IF someone asks.

It's the same with being vegetarian. That's what I do. If someone wants to eat meat, that's fine with me.

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How do I tell me my vegan girlfriend that I have stopped eating meat...? [View all] Armin-A Jan 2012 OP

Stick with eggs and dairy (at least for a while) to ease the transition. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #1

Thank you for sharing your story! Armin-A Jan 2012 #3

Good - evangelism of any sort is a great way to get people to oppose your position. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #5

She took a first step at some point. flvegan Jan 2012 #2

I suspect you're overthinking it. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #4