Being told I should be sent to reeducation camp because I eat too much meat

[lostSoul1234]

My in-law was (jokingly or not) said I should be sent to reeducation camp because of I eat more than 2 portion of meat per week. They went on about how much vegetable they eat and how healthy they are.

I felt very offended. I am fit, young and healthy. I did not ask for their opinions about my diet. Yet they kept shaming me to eat less meat.

I decided to stop talking with them so much. Now they are asking why I am so quiet. They complained to my partner that they don't get to talk to me... AIBU? What would you do to avoid a fail-out/confrontation? Thanks!

That would make me eat meat 3 times a day, and send them pictures.

YABU to be offended by someone speaking such nonsense.

I'd tell them to take their comments about my diet and stick them where the sun doesn't shine, and tell my partner that they'll be seeing and hearing from me a sight less if they don't stop being so rude and enroaching.

And wonder whether these are the inlaws for me, if you aren't yet married. . .

Re-education camp? Sounds like something to come out of sort of Communist regime. In-law wants to control what everyone else does, fits in nicely!

When they said that I would have laughed a lot and rolled my eyes then continued as normal. It's hardly worth falling out about. Next time they say something just say you are happy with what you eat and refuse to be drawn into any further discussion about it.

They'd hate me, I eat meat or fish every day. Ignore.

Don't they know you can eat meat AND vegetables all in one meal, that's why we are omnivores.

They need to be sent to finishing school to learn some manners. I would tell them that, too.

I think if it was a one off comment then you are being quite dramatic by suddenly cutting all contact.

Eat what you want.

What has your DH said about this... I hope he's supporting you.

Does DH also eat meat. WhT does he think of his parents comments about your diet?
Tell you partner the truth that you are uncomfortable with the way his parents are talking to you about your diet. That you rightly so feel like it's none of their business. Then it's down to him to deal with them

I'd say 'Only if you go to re-education camp for sanctimonious twats'. But that might not be a good idea with a relative.

Meat is healthy. Ignore the comments

No one should be going to any 'camp'

Why should you avoid a confrontation or at least challenge this idea?

Just ignore them or tell them they are crazy for lack of protein.

My DS says "Bacon is life, except for the pig, cos the pig died a death to give me bacon". Maybe say that next time you meet!

Meat isn't healthy for a terrified animal screaming in fear then butchered in front of his or her friends and family.

I would tell them why I am being quite, because of their rudeness, and you are awaiting an apology then walk away

Quiet

I'd just laugh if someone said that to me, I eat meat usually 2 times a day 😂 you should explain that it's nothing to do them how much meat you eat and you'd prefer if they did not pass any more comments to you relating to it.

@tangerinelollipop

Meat is healthy. Ignore the comments

No one should be going to any 'camp'

Yeah something that is a major cause of cancer is super healthy, right?

I suggest you check out the cancer research website.

Too much meat is unhealthy
Their message is offensive

*Yeah something that is a major cause of cancer is super healthy, right?

I suggest you check out the cancer research website.*

It says that Group 1 risk is on red and processed meat. Which is not all meat by any stretch

People shouldn't judge others as much as they do. I am outnumbered in my friendship group by vegetarians by almost 2:1 but we never push our beliefs on each other or make comments designed to rile a reaction from each other. That is not how you influence change in others.

When they comment on your diet or quietness tell them honestly and gently that they made you feel very uncomfortable and they upset you. See what they come back with. If they didn't mean to hurt you they can appologise and if they did well fuck em.

Also the use of the words 're-education camp'? Pretty tasteless.

Ahh this isn't about the meat eating. It's purely about the in-laws and I totally understand.

Remove the meat from the conversation and they'll be awkward in other ways. That's what in-laws do - to always be awkward whatever the subject matter is. I know first hand, and you all know it too!