When I got married, I was eco-green, my wife not at all.  After four years of marriage, she now shops at the Natural Foods store, would never think of buying non-organic fruits and veges again, and took up the cause in the house to change all the lightbulbs to CFLs.  So, dating someone that's "not so green as you" is OK.  It's an opportunity for both of you to learn from each other.

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My boyfriend was not all that green when we started dating.  However, as our time together has grown, his recycling habits have improved, we spend a little more time at the Farmer's Market together, he has reusable shopping bags (and actually gets on my case when I forget them!).  Same thing with my roommate, she's still learning - but that's the point: she's learning!!!!

It's not so important to me if he is or isn't into the eco-friendly life, but more about his willingness to learn or care.  This applies to all other aspects of the relationship as well.

 

"The time to be happy is now, the place to be happy is here" - Robert G. Ingersoll

Myself included.  I know I wasn't very green 10 years ago.  I'm still not as green as I'd like to be (I have a two-year goal, though).  I think the approach to encouraging greenness can make or break the green dating harmony.

 If he's maniacally anti-green or uses diparaging remarks, fuggedaboudit.  I don't have patience with that.  But most people I know are just learning what being green really is.  I came at it from a practical standpoint (walking is cheaper and dumpster diving got me a tv set and a bike for minimal repair), and started loving it as I learned more.  I figure a decent man can do the same with an open mind and without major pressure. 

 

-Maybe if I stand still long enough, the loam will soak into my body, diffuse into my soul, and infuse it with the life I seek.