Hey there, Facebook fam! Get ready for a tasty tale of dietary dilemmas and family feuds! ️ I’ve been a lifelong vegan, and now I’m cooking for my boyfriend and his 6-year-old kid. It’s been smooth sailing so far, but lately, my BF’s been craving some non-vegan eats! I’m trying to keep the peace, but things are getting heated in the kitchen! Let’s dive into this sizzling story and see if I’m the one stirring the pot!
Vegan Dilemma: Cooking for My BF & His Kid!

️ Dinnertime Duties: I’m the Chef!

Lifelong Vegan: It’s All I Know!

Kid’s Choice: Skipping Meat!

BF’s Request: Cow’s Milk & Butter, Please!

Mashed Potato Mayhem: Two Versions?!

♀️ My Stance: No Way, José!

Health Concerns: Does the Kid Need Calcium?

Compromise: I’ll Buy, You Cook!

Hangry Hubby: Starving After Work! ️

AITA for Sticking to My Vegan Guns?

Vegan Chef vs. Hungry BF: Who’s the Real A-hole?
Well, well, well… looks like this vegan chef is in a bit of a pickle! I’ve been whipping up plant-based perfection for my BF and his kid, but now he’s craving some moo juice and butter! I offered to buy him the goods, but I ain’t cooking two meals! ♀️ He’s worried about the kid’s calcium intake, but the doc says they’re A-OK! Now, he’s complaining about being hangry after work and missing out on family dinners! I’m sticking to my guns, but am I being a total a-hole? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sizzling situation!
Respect the cook’s boundaries when it comes to veganism

Partner demands separate meals due to veganism. NTA suggests compromise.

Partner wants special treatment, parent them instead. NTA

NTA takes a stand for personal responsibility

Partner knew about veganism, NTA. Meal prep suggestions.

Vegan defends plant-based calcium sources amid milk controversy

Cooking meat goes against my morals. NTA.

NTA for not cooking separate meals; seeking vegan recipes

Keep on cooking vegan! NTA for providing nutritional meals

Respectful vegan cooks dinner for partner, draws boundaries.

Don’t budge your boundaries for pushy calcium-deficient vegan

Stand your ground! ♀️ NTA, he’s being a choosing beggar.

NTA for refusing to cook twice and suggesting living apart

Veganism is a valid choice and accommodating it is reasonable

Make your own meals! NTA has spoken.
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Accommodate your family, it’s a two way street ♀️ ♂️
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Cook what you want, it’s your kitchen!
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Needy men aren’t sexy, meal prep or granola bar

No nutritional justification for cow’s milk. Cook on days off.

OP’s partner might not need a nutritionist, but a dietician ⚕️

No vegan ultimatum. NTA for refusing to cook two meals.

Engaging reply suggesting compromise for vegan ultimatum

Veganism and taste preferences collide over mashed potatoes

Meal prep is the way to go!

Considerate solution for accommodating vegan/veg friends.

Compromise suggestions for cooking separate vegan meals.

Kid enjoys vegan food and dad can cook his own. NTA

Vegan demands separate meals, commenter suggests avoiding animal products

Standing up for your beliefs and boundaries is not selfish.

Cooking non-vegan food for others is not necessary, NTA.

NTA. Boyfriend needs to learn to cook vegan meals.
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Partner knew about veganism, NTA suggests compromise for mealtime harmony.

NTA suggests meal prep for non-vegan meals

Vegan ultimatum defied with delicious and healthy home cooking. NTA.

Cooking vegan is fine if kid is healthy

Vegan host won’t tolerate non-vegan food in their house.

Being NTA, accommodating veganism is easier than opposite. Good point.

No need to cook separate meals, prep in advance

NTA, but compromising with family is important for kindness

Vegan parent sets boundaries, teens learn to cook. NTA

Non-vegan commenter supports compromise but boyfriend is crossing boundaries

Supporting a vegan partner’s dietary choices is reasonable. NTA.

Refusing to cook non-vegan food. NTA. Cook or starve.

Partner with dietary restrictions cooks own food. NTA.

Cooking acceptable food, not perfect food, for dinner. #NTA

NTA stands up for herself and suggests letting bf starve

Meal prepping can solve the issue. Don’t be a**hole dad.

Separate pans & utensils needed to avoid cross-contamination, NTA!

Cook for yourself or eat what’s served.

NTA, but vegan mash is not as good, try mixing butter.

BF wants separate meals, blames child’s well-being. NTA response.

Maintaining a relationship with opposite diets is challenging. Hold firm.

Stick to your guns , he can meal prep on his own time .

Support for non-vegan food and sarcasm towards veganism.

Offering a solution while praising OP’s effort with humor.

Cook what you’re comfortable with.

Respectful non-vegan praises accommodating vegan partner. #relationshipgoals

Compromise or manipulation? NTA suggests milk alternative for child’s health.

Omni husband has no beef with vegan ultimatum.

“Just some info if you need to defend calcium in non dairy sources.”

Boyfriend’s entitled demand for non-vegan meals backfires. NTA wins!

NTA stands up for vegans in a meat-eating household

Dad can cook for himself and stop being a drama queen

Cook decides menu, father should help cook for his child. NTA

NTA, let him add butter to his mashed potatoes

Batch cook on day off instead of non-vegan ultimatum. NTA.

NTA suggests making separate meals for ungrateful partner.

NTA wins over picky eater in meal prep dispute.

Being a responsible vegan doesn’t mean cooking non-vegan meals

Vegan guest demands non-vegan food, host says no. NTA.

NTA shuts down cry-baby boyfriend who won’t cook for himself

Vegan partner wants separate meals, NTA stands their ground

Plant-based facts! NTA explains milk myth and healthy calcium alternatives.
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Misunderstanding about the 6-year-old’s coffee request
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Cooking separate meals? Ain’t nobody got time for that!

NTA. Calcium from milk is overrated. Dairy in dinner is pointless.
