Man's Vegan Sister Demands He Refuse Meat When She is Visiting
Having vegetarian or vegan family members often requires some adjustments during visits. However, it does not mean altering your own lifestyle entirely just for their comfort. This is prepared by SSP.
Many reasons prompt people to change their diets. Some seek to lose weight or have discovered food intolerances. Concerns about animal welfare and environmental impact often drive others to adopt vegetarian or vegan lifestyles.
Ultimately, your dietary choice is personal. It is unreasonable to pressure others into adopting your preferences, especially if they already endeavor to accommodate your needs during meals.
This situation reflects the struggles faced by one woman. Her brother and his vegan wife urged her to stop consuming meat and other animal products when they are visiting. The sister-in-law adheres strictly to a vegan lifestyle while the brother follows a plant-based diet at home and eats animal products when visiting others.
The woman prepares vegan-friendly meals when the couple visits. This arrangement worked well for years until her sister-in-law started expressing her dissatisfaction with the woman's and brother's meat consumption.
The woman noted, "Recently, she has been urging me to stop using animal products while she’s here. I made a chicken and veggie stir fry, using eggs and chicken. For hers, I excluded the eggs and used fried tofu. She complained about us having chicken and egg on our plates and that my meal wasn’t entirely vegan."
Another time, she mentioned preparing mini pies where her sister-in-law's portion was vegan. In contrast, hers and her brother's included meat. The sister-in-law insisted, "If you can make me a separate version, you should also serve no animal products while I’m here."
In response, the woman firmly told her sister-in-law she would not meet this demand. She argued that the sister-in-law can cook however she likes in her home. Nevertheless, the brother's wife labeled her a "bad host." Even after his objection, asserting that his wife "can’t force" changes, he suggested the woman could "sometimes be more willing to go without."
Comments below her story overwhelmingly supported her stance. The consensus emphasized mutual respect. If the sister-in-law wants her choices honored, she should reciprocate that respect.