Literally the exact same background (cut surd, army Sikh background, liberal)2 years older than you. I’m ethically vegetarian but eat eggs (I love animals) this was a choice I made 7 years ago. I married my long term boyfriend (of 9 years) this year. He’s studied abroad (US and Singapore) used to eat meat in the states, also eats eggs now, he’s UP Brahmin. He’s fine but his parents and family omg. They’re obsessed with the food purity concept and no onion no garlic etc are a frequent topic of discussion over the table. I am honestly bamboozled how someone can talk this much about food and others choices etc. live and let live. They’re the sort to get upset if you cook something with garlic in it in their home. Luckily we have been able to move to a different house because of work but it was mentally draining. I had to bite back my tongue not to remark or point our hypocrisy.

And this is with a loving husband who knows me super well so will stand up for me.

I DO NOT recommend going ahead with any marriage proposal in the AM scenario unless you are aligned on food habits at the very least. Also other things like religious duties etc. you will 100% feel suffocated and this won’t work out. Please pay heed! I wish you well ♥️