Can Going Vegan Save Your Relationship? Science Says Yes

Does your spouse snore like a freight train? Forget your birthday (again)? Zone out mid-conversation? We get it—you love your partner, but their annoying habits might be less than ideal.

Instead of breaking things off, help your partner dump animal-based foods. Keep reading to find out how getting your partner to go vegan can save your sanity—and your relationship.

Going Vegan Can Help Kick THESE ‘Icks’

Bad breath

We all get morning breath, but according to some studies, non-vegans may have it worse. Eating meat can contribute to bad breath because it lingers in the digestive system nearly twice as long as most vegan foods, which can lead to a buildup of odor-causing bacteria. Plus, the amino acids in some animal-based foods—such as cheese or other dairy products—react with oral bacteria to produce sulfur compounds, making your breath smell like rotten eggs. Ew!

Snoring

Are you tired of reaching for noise-canceling earplugs just to get a peaceful night’s sleep? Studies have shown that consuming meat is linked to snoring and poor sleep quality in general. Additionally, dairy products such as cheese and cow’s milk increase mucus production and inflammation in the airways, making breathing more difficult at night.

Bad memory and concentration

When it’s time to do the dishes or help out around the house, it may seem like your partner mysteriously “doesn’t hear” or forgets. As it turns out, it might not be laziness—eating animals’ flesh can cause inflammation, leading to brain fog, lower focus, and general cognitive decline, making it even easier for them to accidentally “tune out” chores. The long-term effects can be even worse: Studies show that consuming meat is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia.

Problems down there

Put down the Viagra—going vegan is the ultimate performance enhancer in the bedroom. Current research shows that eating meat and dairy products may be linked to poorer sexual health—particularly in men. Medical evidence indicates that meat-eating does indeed cause impotence, because meat clogs up the arteries going to all organs—not just to the heart. 

Show Them Love by Helping Them Make the Compassionate Switch

These “icks” might not be deal breakers, but supporting the exploitation and slaughter of sensitive, feeling animals is. Cows, chickens, and other animals who suffer on farms and at slaughterhouses experience love, pain, and fear.

By getting your partner to go vegan, you can help them save nearly 200 animals per year, lower their carbon footprint, and improve their own health. Plus, it can protect them from heart disease, diabetes, strokes, cancers, and other life-threatening illnesses—so you can annoy each other for a lot longer. This Valentine’s Day, show your partner love by helping them live a kinder, healthier life. Order PETA’s free vegan starter kit today: