What Is the Tofu Test? How 1 Simple Question Will Help Me Date After Divorce
Summary
The article explains the "tofu test," a simple question some people use to gauge potential dating partners' attitudes toward gender and food. It describes how asking if someone likes tofu might reveal their views on gender roles, and shares the author’s personal experience with vegetarianism and relationships.Key Facts
- The "tofu test" is a viral dating trend where people ask dates if they like tofu.
- Saying no to tofu, especially without trying it, is seen by some as a warning sign about a man’s views on gender.
- This idea links back to old stereotypes: meat eating tied to men, plant-based foods to women.
- The author stopped eating meat at age 12 and often encountered negative reactions from men about her vegetarian diet.
- Negative comments about vegetarianism often came from men who seemed defensive or joking in a hurtful way.
- The author’s husband was respectful and accommodating of her diet throughout their 17 years together.
- The author plans to use a version of the tofu test in future dating but is not ready to date yet.
- The article connects food preferences to broader social attitudes but does not claim the test is perfect or scientific.
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