Cooking classes are not only educational, they’re fun! If you and your partner have never taken one together before, set up an appointment. Look for a class that specializes in

vegan dishes. It will teach your partner something new, it will help you to learn how to season dishes in a way that will make vegan recipes more appealing and

you’ll be able to get some quality time in together too.

It’s also a good idea to cook at home. Aside from the benefits we already mentioned, cooking together in your own kitchen can also save you quite a bit of

money. Studies also indicate that couples who spend time together on a daily basis increase their chances of staying together long-term. (Vegan cooking is looking better and better!)

Here’s a tip to not forget. Some vegans get frustrated by their partner, not so much because of their eating habits but because it conflicts with theirs as it relates

to food preparation. The way to avoid that is to purchase separate cooking pans and utensils. That will keep their “meat juice” from mixing in with your meals.

When does nagging ever benefit anyone? No matter how convicted you might feel about being a vegan, that doesn’t mean you should force your views down your partner’s throat. When it

comes to this tip, implementing the golden rule applies. After all, how would you feel if he was constantly on you about how great a hamburger tastes or how much

you are missing out on his salmon Caesar salad?

Just like you might be able to rattle off a list of reasons why not eating meat is good for you, your partner can also offer up some reasons why

it is (click here). Why spend a lot of time debating? Focus on using your influence via your recipes to possibly sway him over to your side, but

don’t make every meal a challenge. In the grand scheme of things, it comes down to preference. And there’s a lot more that the two of you have in common,

so put your energy on that. Being a vegan is awesome. But so is maintaining your relationship. Here’s to keeping both in balance, both in the kitchen and out.