Today we had a problem that has somehow not occurred yet. We went to a late dinner to have a meal, and the only thing on the menu I was able to eat was pizza and fries. If pizza is an option, I normally have no issue. But as it happens, I had pizza for lunch and did not relish the idea of another no cheese pizza. Being hungry, I still wanted to eat and suggested we leave. But my girlfriend, who was (evidently) sick of the whole vegan thing, did not want to leave.
I have attempted to be aware of this, and not drag her into my own made up bullshit. She has been unflinchingly supportive, and so far I have attempted to minimize the impact these monthly challenges have on my life and on hers. Until this month of veganism, I have been largely successful. But it is far more restrictive to eat and prepare food that is animal-free in all ways.
Nonetheless, she felt responsible in a weird way for my eating habits. And when I suggested we leave a restaurant due to a lack of options, it was a bridge too far. So I backed down, and ordered some fries. I didn't want to punish her for my own decisions, and I will continue to do so. After all, this is all just made up!
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